Ben Casparius has struggled in his recent transition to a starting pitcher role, posting a 6.52 ERA over three starts. His performance declined sharply, giving up seven runs in a combined 9.2 innings. Manager Dave Roberts plans to return Casparius to the bullpen, where he thrived previously. In contrast to his starting statistics, his first-time facing hitters as a reliever yielded a solid 3.05 ERA, underscoring his effectiveness in shorter outings. Casparius's overall ERA as a reliever is 4.32, reflecting a need to optimize his pitching role.
Ben Casparius struggled as a starter with a combined 9.2 innings, allowing seven runs for a 6.52 ERA, leading to his return to the bullpen.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Casparius would move back to the bullpen to improve performance through a shorter role, enhancing his effectiveness.
Casparius has shown a stark contrast in performance, posting a 3.05 ERA facing batters the first time as a reliever, but an 8.71 ERA the second time.
Despite challenges in starting, as a reliever, his adjusted ERA remains an impressive 4.32, emphasizing the need to optimize his role.
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