Emmet Sheehan Hoping To Start Rehab Games In May
22 seconds agoAccording to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (elbow) is hoping to start rehab games in May or June. The 25-year-old has been throwing off a mound but still has to progress through many stages of his recovery process before embarking on an assignment. Sheehan was unable to pitch all last season due to a forearm injury. In May, he underwent an internal brace procedure. In 2023, the Boston College product logged 60 1/3 innings of work with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. He struck out 64 batters but struggled with his command as he held a hefty 10.5 percent walk rate. Under the hood, he generated a 3.50 xERA and a .186 xBA, which suggests that he should see some positive regression once he returns to the mound. However, given the crowded Los Angeles rotation that will also welcome back Shohei Ohtani, he may have to shift to a long relief role.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
Source: Fabian Ardaya