Sep 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (28) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Dodgers Make Major Pitching Shuffle Ahead of Saturday’s Game vs Mets

Originally posted on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI
By Valentina Martinez | Last updated May 24, 2025 5:24 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller, manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers are optioning right-hander Matt Sauer.

The Dodgers escaped with a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets in extra innings Friday night, but that came at a cost. L.A. used eight different pitchers in order to take the series opener.

Sauer's departure comes after he pitched three innings at Citi Field Friday, allowing one earned runs on three hits. The right-hander returns to Triple-A with a 3.05 ERA, 13 strikeouts, and 0.919 WHIP across 20.2 big league innings this season.

The Dodgers bullpen currently leads the league in innings with 224.2 total. The hope is that L.A. starters can pitch deeper into games starting with right-hander Tony Gonsolin, who will be on the mound for the Dodgers Saturday.

Miller is 1-1 with a 4.63 ERA, 31 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP across 35 innings pitched with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. The right-hander made one start for the Dodgers earlier this year, where he gave up six earned runs in three innings.

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