los angeles dodgers Triple-A Oklahoma City is expected to call up two of its top prospects to help fill the injury-related void in the pitching rotation
Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that right-hander Gavin Stone will make his second career start against the Braves on Monday night in Atlanta. Multiple outlets said right-hander Bobby Miller would be called upon to start Tuesday in his major league debut, though Roberts did not confirm that.
is stone dodgers‘ Number 4 prospect. Miller is the top pitching prospect and the No. 2 overall prospect
Despite not officially announcing the signing of Miller from Oklahoma City, Roberts said, “It’s a great opportunity for these young pitchers.” “They’re both talented. It’s not what we expected. But it doesn’t really matter. The only way to see it is you have to take advantage of this opportunity for these guys.”
dodgersThe , who are leading the National League West, on Thursday placed right-hander Dustin May (right forearm strain) on the 15-day injured list. Left-armer Julio Urias (hamstring) added to the list on Saturday
In his MLB debut on May 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies, Stone threw four innings and allowed five runs (four earned) on one hit with two walks and one strikeout.
In Oklahoma City, the 24-year-old Stone is 2-2 with a 4.04 ERA, walking 19 and striking out 41 in 35 2/3 innings. He was a fifth-round draft pick in 2020.
dodgers Miller in the first round of the 2020 draft. Also 24, Miller has started four games and is 1-1 with a 5.65 ERA. He has six walks and 12 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings.
– Field Level Media