Dodgers Place Jack Dreyer on IL, Recall Gervase and McDermott

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed reliever Jack Dreyer on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left shoulder discomfort, marking another setback for a pitching staff already dealing with significant injuries this season. The move was announced in Anaheim, California.

To fill the roster spot, the Dodgers recalled right-handed pitchers Paul Gervase and Chayce McDermott from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Left-hander Charlie Barnes was optioned to Triple-A to create space. Both Gervase and McDermott are already on the club's 40-man roster, requiring no further roster adjustments.

Dreyer, a left-hander who signed with the Dodgers as an undrafted free agent in 2021, has been a key contributor out of the bullpen. After a rookie season that saw him finish ninth in National League Rookie of the Year voting, he has been even more effective this year, posting a 2.08 ERA over 21 and two-thirds innings, the most among Dodgers relievers. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Dreyer felt the discomfort while warming up Saturday, but imaging revealed only inflammation. Roberts expressed optimism that the pitcher would miss minimal time.

The injury adds to a growing list for the Dodgers' pitching...