Story by
Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski exits Pirates game after injury scare
- Story by
- Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski exits Pirates game after injury scare
Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski exits Pirates game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints . Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
Looking for a series win on the road, the Los Angeles Dodgers ' quest to extend their NL West division lead continued in Pittsburgh against the Pirates . The Dodgers sent breakout righty Justin Wrobleski to the mound. Through five innings, Wrobleski kept the Pirates at bay, allowing four earned runs. However, a comebacker from Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds led to Wrobleski leaving the game, per team beat reporter Kirsten Watson via X, formerly Twitter.
Advertisement
"Justin Wrobleski took a comebacker off this thigh, then proceeded to cover first base, to attempt to make the play," reported Watson. "He went back to mound with trainers and Dave Roberts but has since exited the game."
Wrobleski has made the loss of co-aces Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow sting much less for the Dodgers. In 10 starts this season, Wrobleski is 7-2 with a 2.62 ERA over 68.2 innings. He's already surpassed last season's career high of 66.2 innings and has become a valued part of LA's pitching staff. While the 25-year-old would have likely returned to the bullpen once Glasnow and Snell returned, there's certainly a possibility he stays in the rotation.
For now, though, the Dodgers will await news on Wrobleski's thigh. The fact that he was able to cover first base might be a good sign in itself. However, Los Angeles must also brace for a potential longer absence. Right now, the back-to-back defending champions are already employing recent waiver pickup Eric Lauer in their rotation. Losing Wrobleski could be one blow that the Dodgers' depth cannot withstand. Hopefully, a couple of days of extra rest will be all Wrobleski needs to get back to full strength. For now, though, the squad eagerly awaits a final verdict on the breakout starter.
Related: Dodgers' Dave Roberts gives 2-word update on Shohei Ohtani injury concern
Related: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani exits Pirates game with apparent injury
