The Dodgers have placed right-hander Kyle Hurt on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, with his placement retroactive to April 17. Nick Ramirez has been called up from Triple-A to replace Hurt on the roster.

By the Numbers
  • Hurt has a 1.04 ERA over his 8 2/3 total MLB innings this season.
  • In the minors, Hurt has a 14.03% walk rate and a 36.6% strikeout rate over 188 2/3 frames.
Yes, But

The Dodgers may need to explore Hurt's potential as a starter before transitioning him to relief work, given his track record in the minors.

State of Play
  • Walker Buehler is closest to activation from the injured list, but will require at least one more minor league rehab start post Tommy John surgery.
  • The Dodgers are managing their pitching schedule with a focus on using Yoshinobu Yamamoto on a once-per-week basis.
Bottom Line

Kyle Hurt's injury adds to the Dodgers' pitching challenges, highlighting the team's need for healthy arms and strategic planning as they navigate through the season.