Dodgers recall Seth Halvorsen following Roki Sasaki's injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 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.
- 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
"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 […]
"Dodgers pitcher Seth Halvorsen is getting his second chance with LA after a roster spot opened up following Roki Sasaki's injury.
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External links- 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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