Dodgers' Gavin Stone Shut Down with Shoulder Issue

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone has been shut down from throwing activities due to right shoulder discomfort, manager Dave Roberts announced Monday, casting doubt on the 27-year-old's availability for the start of the 2026 season. The setback occurred shortly after Stone's encouraging Spring Training debut last week, complicating the team's already injury-plagued rotation plans ahead of Opening Day on March 26.

Stone, who missed the entire 2025 season following major shoulder surgery in October 2024, had appeared poised for a rotation spot. The procedure, performed by team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache, addressed a bone scraping against the shoulder capsule along with partial repairs to the labrum and rotator cuff. Roberts emphasized caution given Stone's history. "Given everything he's gone through with the shoulder, we wanted to make sure we push pause," Roberts said. "I don't know when he's gonna start throwing again. But it is a setback, unfortunately."

The right-hander's return to competitive action came on February 24 against the Cleveland Guardians in the Cactus League, where he pitched a perfect inning with two strikeouts. It marked his first game appearance...