"Cousins has pitched 90 2/3 MLB innings, fanned more than 32% of his opponents, kept 47% of batted balls against him on the ground - and walked nearly 15% of the batters he's faced."
"Beyond last year's UCL surgery, Cousins has been limited in recent years by shoulder inflammation, a pec strain, a biceps strain and right elbow effusion."
"At best, Cousins will be an option for the Dodgers late in the 2026 season and perhaps in the postseason, where his potent bat-missing ability could give Los Angeles skipper Dave Roberts an intriguing, under-the-radar option."
Jake Cousins has signed a major league contract with the Dodgers. He will likely miss most of the 2026 season after Tommy John surgery. Cousins is controllable via arbitration through 2028. Bobby Miller moves to the 60-day IL to create a roster spot. Cousins has pitched in four major league seasons, showing strong strikeout and ground-ball rates but struggling with injuries and command. He has a career 2.78 ERA in the majors and a 3.34 ERA in the minors, with a fast sinker and effective slider.
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