Dodgers call up Emmet Sheehan from Triple-A amid Skubal's bereavement leave
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up pitcher Emmet Sheehan from Triple-A Oklahoma City, as Tarik Skubal is on bereavement leave. Sheehan returned after an impressive stint in the minors and is expected to pitch in relief during Sunday’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Sheehan could play a key role out of the bullpen in the postseason. Skubal’s bereavement leave lasts a minimum of three days, delaying his potential return to the team.
- •Tarik Skubal placed on bereavement leave.
- •Emmet Sheehan called up from Triple-A.
- •Sheehan has a 36.4% strikeout rate in recent outings.
- •Skubal's return expected next weekend if eligible.
- •Kyle Hurt also recalled from Triple-A.
- 8:50 PMESPN MLB — Dodgers juggle rotation, hope for Ohtani return during upcoming Pads series
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers recall Sheehan to face Giants, put Skubal on bereavement, hope to have Ohtani back soon
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers call up Emmet Sheehan, with Tarik Skubal on bereavement leave
"The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled pitcher Emmet Sheehan as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with the right-hander set to handle the bulk of their series finale against the San Francisco Giants. All four transactions involved Dodgers pitchers.
"Los Angeles recalled Emmet Sheehan and placed Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with manager Dave Roberts also expressing hope that Shohei Ohtani will be back in the lineup soon.
"Kyle Hurt also called up from Oklahoma City, Seth Halvorsen optioned
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 20, 2026, 8:50 PMDodgers juggle rotation, hope for Ohtani return during upcoming Pads series
Los Angeles recalled Emmet Sheehan and placed Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with manager Dave Roberts also expressing hope that Shohei Ohtani will be back in the lineup soon.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 7:14 PMDodgers recall Sheehan to face Giants, put Skubal on bereavement, hope to have Ohtani back soon
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled pitcher Emmet Sheehan as part of a series of roster moves Sunday, with the right-hander set to handle the bulk of their series finale against the San Francisco Giants. All four transactions involved Dodgers pitchers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:56 PMDodgers call up Emmet Sheehan, with Tarik Skubal on bereavement leave
Kyle Hurt also called up from Oklahoma City, Seth Halvorsen optioned
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