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Amid an injury crunch for Dodgers pitchers, three relievers are making progress toward a return.
David Vassegh of SportsNet LA and AM 570 reports that Evan Phillips, Jack Dreyer and Brock Stewart are throwing live batting practice on Tuesday.
Vassegh added that Phillips plans to throw one more live BP in Arizona next week, then begin his rehabilitation appearances in Oklahoma City.
“Phillips said he only threw 5 of his signature sweeper pitches. Will throw more when he’s with OKC,” Vassegh said.
Dodgers in need of healthy arms
The timing of the pitchers’ return to throwing is ideal for the Dodgers.
The bullpen on Tuesday finally gave up a run, ending a 38-inning scoreless streak.
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Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jack Dreyer (86) on the mound against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
But that run, while impressive, came amid a rash of injuries for the Dodgers’ pen.
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May 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart (41) pitches during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Not only is star closer Edwin Diaz still sidelined after undergoing surgery for loose bodies in his elbow, but Dreyer was put on the IL with shoulder discomfort and Stewart, who’d recently returned from a shoulder injury, was put on the IL with a bone spur in his foot.
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Jun 1, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (59) pitches during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Those pitchers and Phillips, who’s missed the whole season up to this point, would be huge additions for the Dodgers.
How has the Dodgers bullpen been performing?
As mentioned, the Dodgers bullpen had been on a hot streak — the longest scoreless streak for an MLB bullpen since Cleveland in 2017.
After Kyle Hurt gave up that solo home run, though, the bullpen had two scoreless innings, meaning the next streak is already underway.
“All good things are meant to come to an end,” manager Dave Roberts said. “And we’ll start another one.”
The recently ended scoreless streak came with team success as well, with the Dodgers going 10-2 over that span.
Do you think the Dodgers bullpen has another lengthy scoreless streak in them?
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