"Roberts said Hurt was sent down so he can build a "foundation" following his return from an extended injured list stint due to Tommy John surgery. He also said they want more "tread on his tires" at the moment, but expect him to feature in MLB this season."
"Hurt missed almost all of the 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, making just seven rehab appearances before the end of the season. He had a 1.93 ERA through seven appearances, allowing just two runs through 9.1 innings pitched. He also struck out 10 batters during that stretch."
"Hurt played well during spring training for the Dodgers this season as well, throwing 7.1 innings in seven appearances. He kept his opponents scoreless in five of his seven appearances, and allowed just three earned runs throughout the duration of his time in the Cactus League."
Kyle Hurt, a 27-year-old right-hander for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was optioned to Triple-A to continue his recovery from Tommy John surgery and build a stronger foundation. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the need for Hurt to gain more competitive innings before returning to the majors. Hurt missed most of the 2025 season but showed promise in seven rehab appearances with a 1.93 ERA. During spring training, he threw 7.1 innings across seven appearances, keeping opponents scoreless in five of them. Despite limited MLB experience with four career appearances, Hurt has performed well when called upon, including a perfect two-inning debut in 2023.
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