"Reliever Brock Stewart continues to progress in his recovery from shoulder surgery last September. He threw another bullpen session Tuesday, his second using his full pitch mix. Stewart still has to progress through multiple bullpen sessions to facing hitters in live batting practice and then getting into games on a minor-league injury-rehabilitation assignment. But he is on track to return in the first half of the season."
"Having a right-handed bullpen arm on an accelerated timeline is good news for the Dodgers, given the questions about Brusdar Graterol's availability this season. The last update received about Graterol's status was that he was not ready for Opening Day and was in a 'holding pattern' with his throwing program."
The Los Angeles Dodgers shut down reliever Brock Stewart last season due to right shoulder inflammation and subsequently performed shoulder surgery to prioritize his long-term health. Stewart was initially expected to have a delayed start to the 2026 season, but has progressed faster than anticipated. He has completed multiple bullpen sessions using his full pitch mix and remains on track for a first-half return. This accelerated timeline provides valuable depth to the Dodgers' bullpen, particularly given uncertainty surrounding Brusdar Graterol's availability. Stewart appeared in only four games for the Dodgers previously, allowing two runs in 3.2 innings before his injury.
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