Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius has suffered another setback in his recovery and is in danger of missing the rest of the 2026 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation has benefited from reinforcements activated off the injured list, and the same could soon be said of their bullpen.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred Ben Casparius to the 60-day injured list. It was the corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster for the club signing Jonathan Hernández.
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The Dodgers announced the signing of reliever Jonathan Hernández to a major league deal. Chayce McDermott was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
Ben Casparius started his Los Angeles Dodgers career in 2024 as a hidden gem and then was more of an unsung hero last year. However, Casparius hasn’t yet been able to make much of an impact this season because he was sidelined early on due to right shoulder inflammation.
The Los Angeles Dodgers put a relief pitcher on the 15-day injured list before the start of their series against the New York Mets, but in a mild surprise, it was not Edwin Díaz.
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Kyle Hurt and placed Ben Casparius on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. Hurt, 27, has pitched in six games for Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing three runs in 4.2 innings.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made one change for their National League Championship roster, removing Dalton Rushing and adding Ben Casparius. For the two shortened series they played prior to the NLCS, the Dodgers chose to only carry 11 true pitchers on the roster in exchange for a third catcher.
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After earning a roster spot for the Tokyo Series, Ben Casparius has been a regular contributor in the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen this season. The right-hander had a solid showing as a rookie last year and initially carried that success over into his first full Major League campaign.
In a surprising turn of events, a Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher avoided the injured list. Ben Casparius remained available for the team after straining his right calf on Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered another concerning setback on Tuesday night when reliever Ben Casparius exited their game against the Minnesota Twins with an apparent injury.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to move right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius out of the rotation after the Houston Astros scored six runs during his three innings on Friday.
Ben Casparius labored through a short start and the Los Angeles Dodgers suffered an 18-1 blowout loss to the red-hot Houston Astros to put a damper on Fourth of July at Dodger Stadium.
When the Dodgers reported to spring training, Ben Casparius was too far down the depth chart to dream of cracking the starting rotation. The 26-year-old right hander improved his stock by excelling as a reliever, going 4-1 with a 2.86 ERA in 22 games through Thursday.
With the Padres continuously nipping at the Dodgers' heels all season, Los Angeles picked up a massive win on Wednesday night. The Dodgers beat San Diego 5-2, relying on seven total relievers to secure the game and split the series.
After a dominant start to the season as a reliever, right-hander Ben Casparius is set to get an opportunity to prove himself as a starter with the Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their 41st game of the season on Wednesday after taking down the San Diego Padres 5-2. However, the club was forced to give Ben Casparius, who has been coming out of the bullpen, a spot start against San Diego.
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In years past, many successful teams in MLB have relied on workhorse starting pitchers to carry them throughout a season. While these pitchers were not expected to dominate in every start, they were able to provide an incredibly valuable resource: innings pitched.
Ben Casparius has quickly established himself as a key and reliable figure in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen, despite having only pitched 30 career innings for the team.
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League rules dictate that if a team makes an injury substitution on a series roster, the injured player is also ineligible for the following series.
Ben Casparius is getting the call. The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up the 25-year-old right-hander to provide length out of the bullpen while they have designated reliever Brent Honeywell for assignment, the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya confirmed the news with a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The Dodgers will promote right-hander Ben Casparius before tomorrow’s game against the Cardinals, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The team will be able to open a 40-man spot for Casparius by transferring River Ryan to the 60-day IL, but it is not yet clear how they will find room for him on the 26-man roster.
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