Dodgers Put Wrobleski on 15-Day IL with Forearm Inflammation

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to inflammation in his left forearm, a significant setback for a team battling injuries and a recent slump. The move came one day after the 26-year-old left-hander pitched six innings in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Wrobleski allowed four runs, including two home runs, in Saturday's 4-1 defeat. He said afterward that he felt physically fine, describing the experience as part of the demands of a long season. However, the team announced the injury designation on Sunday, ahead of its 6-2 loss in the series finale. The Dodgers lost the four-game series 3-1, a missed opportunity to gain ground in the National League playoff race as they now sit in third place in the NL.

Righthanded pitcher Kyle Hurt was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill Wrobleski's roster spot. The move adds to an already depleted Dodgers pitching staff, which includes Shohei Ohtani (knee inflammation), Tyler Glasnow (lower back spasms), and Blake Treinen (right elbow inflammation) on the injured list. The team's bullpen has also been heavily taxed.

Despite the injury, Wrobleski is enjoying a breakout...