Dodgers add LHP Justin Bruehl to shaky bullpen

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May 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Justin Bruehl (63) throws against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium.

May 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Justin Bruehl (63) throws against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium.
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los angeles dodgers Left-handed reliever Justin Bruehl was recalled and right-handed starter Michael Grove was assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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The 26-year-old Bruehl went 1–0 with a 4.41 ERA in 14 starts. dodgers He has a combined 1.15 ERA in this season’s start and 13 minor league contests this season.

dodgersThe ‘bullpen is generally a strength, but Bruehl will rejoin that group with a combined 4.74 ERA, which ranks 26th in baseball, into Thursday games.

Grove, 26, has gone 0-2 with a 7.54 ERA in nine outings (seven starts). dodgers In this weather. He started Wednesday’s road game against the Colorado Rockies and earned a no-decision while allowing four runs on eight hits over five innings.

–Field Level Media