Dodgers face pitching injuries as Wrobleski joins 12 on IL

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:15 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed pitcher Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm inflammation. Wrobleski pitched 6.0 innings in a recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking his fifth loss of the season. This injury adds to the Dodgers' growing list of 12 pitchers sidelined, raising concerns about the team's workload management. Analyst Doug McKain highlighted the pattern of young starters facing significant stress, drawing parallels to previous cases like Gavin Stone's shoulder issues and Clayton Kershaw's high inning count. The Dodgers have recalled RHP Kyle Hurt as Wrobleski's replacement and have dropped three of their last four games.

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  • Twelve Dodgers pitchers are currently injured.
  • Justin Wrobleski has been placed on the 15-day IL.
  • Wrobleski has started 20 games this season, covering 126.1 innings.
  • The Dodgers lost the series against the Brewers.
  • Kyle Hurt has been recalled to replace Wrobleski.
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Twelve. That’s the number of Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers who are off the mound due to injury.

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