Dodgers Roster Shuffle
Dodgers Option Pitcher Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A Just Three Days After Recall
The Los Angeles Dodgers sent pitcher Emmet Sheehan back to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, just three days after he returned to the major league roster without appearing in a game Yakima Herald. The move signals the team was not yet ready to use Sheehan in their rotation despite calling him back to the majors.
Sheehan posted a 4-8 record with a 5.29 ERA across a career-high 20 starts this season Beaumont Enterprise. The organization also recalled pitcher Paul Gervase from Oklahoma City in the same transaction Oskalloosa.
Why Sheehan Got Sent Down So Fast
Sheehan's brief return lasted only three days Seattle PI. The pitcher never took the mound during his time back with the Dodgers, raising questions about why the team called him up in the first place. Teams sometimes recall players to expand their roster for specific situations or matchups.
Triple-A Performance Shows Mixed Results
In Oklahoma City, Sheehan appeared in 31 games with a 4.86 ERA Herald Bulletin. The pitcher's numbers at the Triple-A level were still concerning. His struggles with both velocity and control made him a risky option for a team fighting in the playoff race.
Dodgers Adjusting Pitching Staff Rotation
The Dodgers made multiple pitcher moves this week to address their rotation needs Oskalloosa. Calling up Sheehan and then Gervase showed the team was testing options. Neither pitcher seemed to meet the standard the team needed for their major league roster at this moment in the season.
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