Dodgers promote Paul Gervase, demote Emmet Sheehan ahead of Pirates series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
On August 21, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the promotion of Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Emmet Sheehan has been optioned back to Triple-A after he did not pitch in two games since his call-up. This move comes prior to a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, following a taxing stretch where the Dodgers utilized 17 different pitchers over the previous 13 days. Gervase has a 4.86 ERA this season in Triple-A, totaling 31 appearances. He previously logged two runs over 7 2/3 innings in his three stints with the Dodgers this year. Sheehan last pitched nine days ago, delivering eight strikeouts in 5 2/3 scoreless innings for Oklahoma City.
- •Paul Gervase called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City
- •Emmet Sheehan optioned back to Triple-A
- •Dodgers played 13 consecutive days, using 17 pitchers
- •Gervase has 4.86 ERA in Triple-A this season
- •Sheehan did not pitch in his recent call-up
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers call up Paul Gervase, option Emmet Sheehan
"For the third consecutive game, the Dodgers have added a new arm to the bullpen, calling up Paul Gervase from Triple-A Oklahoma City with Emmet Sheehan optioned back to Triple-A, ahead of a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. This move comes after an off day Thursday that gave […]
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