The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with multiple pitching injuries early in the season, particularly affecting stars Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, who are on the injured list. This situation has led to increased reliance on bullpen games and adjustments in the rotation. Despite concerns about leading MLB in bullpen innings, manager Dave Roberts emphasizes balancing health and workload. Some reinforcements are expected soon, with Kershaw and others on the horizon. Currently, the team faces a challenging schedule of ten consecutive games without breaks.
It just seems like certain guys - and I could go back on each starter - but you're still trying to manage their health and ... [be] mindful of the innings that the bullpen is taking on and trying to stagger as much you can, and manage leverage and all that stuff,
Absolutely not, we (don't) want to lead the league in bullpen innings.
Roberts previously expressed concerns about the Dodgers leading MLB in bullpen innings, but it is something the team will have to deal with in the short term.
the Dodgers should have some reinforcements on the way in the not-too-distant future. In addition to Snell and Glasnow being expected to start throwing programs, Clayton Kershaw could make his 2025 debut later this month.
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