Dodgers recall Seth Halvorsen following Roki Sasaki's injury
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled reliever Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Oklahoma City after placing Roki Sasaki on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger. Halvorsen, who previously pitched a scoreless inning against the Kansas City Royals, has been impressive in Triple-A with a strong strikeout rate. Sasaki’s earliest possible return is September 11, while left-hander Eric Lauer is expected to join the starting rotation in the interim. Halvorsen's performance will be closely evaluated as multiple players are set to return soon.
- •Seth Halvorsen recalled after Roki Sasaki's injury.
- •Sasaki sidelined with a blister, eligible to return September 11.
- •Halvorsen has a 34.2% strikeout rate in Triple-A.
- •Eric Lauer will likely return to the rotation soon.
- •Dodgers have multiple players rehabbing and returning.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Call Up 3-Year MLB Reliever Amid Roki Sasaki Injury News
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Seth Halvorsen Returns to Dodgers After Devastating Roki Sasaki Injury
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Call Up Promising Reliever Seth Halvorsen After Roki Sasaki Injury
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers call up Seth Halvorsen with Roki Sasaki on injured list
"With Roki Sasaki headed for the injured list, the Los Angeles Dodgers were going to bring someone up. Jack Harris of the California Post reports that Seth Halvorsen has a locker in the Dodgers clubhouse. Seth Halvorsen has a locker in the Dodgers clubhouse today, with Roki Sasaki set to go on the injured list — Jack […] The post Dodgers Call Up 3-Year MLB Reliever Amid Roki Sasaki Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Dodgers lost Roki Sasaki to a blister on his right middle finger in the fourth inning on Wednesday night. On Thursday, Sasaki was placed on the 15-day injured list in favor of another reliever, with Seth Halvorsen recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. “It was a pretty good blister, it came out of nowhere. It’s […]
"The Los Angeles Dodgers moved starter Roki Sasaki to the injured list Thursday, replacing him with promising reliever Seth Halvorsen. The post Seth Halvorsen Returns to Dodgers After Devastating Roki Sasaki Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:00 AMDodgers Call Up 3-Year MLB Reliever Amid Roki Sasaki Injury News
With Roki Sasaki headed for the injured list, the Los Angeles Dodgers were going to bring someone up. Jack Harris of the California Post reports that Seth Halvorsen has a locker in the Dodgers clubhouse. Seth Halvorsen has a locker in the Dodgers clubhouse today, with Roki Sasaki set to go on the injured list — Jack […] The post Dodgers Call Up 3-Year MLB Reliever Amid Roki Sasaki Injury News appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:54 PMSeth Halvorsen Returns to Dodgers After Devastating Roki Sasaki Injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers moved starter Roki Sasaki to the injured list Thursday, replacing him with promising reliever Seth Halvorsen. The post Seth Halvorsen Returns to Dodgers After Devastating Roki Sasaki Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:13 PMDodgers Call Up Promising Reliever Seth Halvorsen After Roki Sasaki Injury
Dodgers pitcher Seth Halvorsen is getting his second chance with LA after a roster spot opened up following Roki Sasaki's injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:10 PMDodgers call up Seth Halvorsen with Roki Sasaki on injured list
The Dodgers lost Roki Sasaki to a blister on his right middle finger in the fourth inning on Wednesday night. On Thursday, Sasaki was placed on the 15-day injured list in favor of another reliever, with Seth Halvorsen recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. “It was a pretty good blister, it came out of nowhere. It’s […]
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