The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm irritation. Wrobleski, who is 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA in 20 starts this season, is second on the team in wins and innings pitched (126 1/3).
Manager’s Perspective
Manager Dave Roberts thinks Wrobleski could benefit from the break given his extensive usage already. “We’re not concerned,” Roberts said. “Given his workload and kind of where he’s at, taking some of the load off of his arm, I think it’s smart.”
The injury is not believed to be serious, and Wrobleski’s form has dropped off since his first All-Star Game last month. He has lost his past three starts, including allowing four runs on two two-run homers in a 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
Sending Wrobleski to the IL allowed the Dodgers to recall right-handed reliever Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move, giving their overworked bullpen another arm. Hurt is 3-1 with a 4.46 ERA in 37 games this season.
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