Dodgers pitcher on track for first-half return

"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."

"Stewart was the Dodgers' biggest acquisition at last year's deadline, and added a much needed right-hander to their ranks. The Dodgers' have several options out of the bullpen now, such as Edwin Diaz and Blake Treinen, but those two are the only MLB-proven, experienced arms in their relief corps."

"Since his return to MLB in 2023, Stewart has a 2.44 ERA across 87 appearances. He has completely revived his career since making the transition back to MLB from an independent league, and will surely play a high-leverage role if he can maintain that form when he returns to the Dodgers."

Brock Stewart, acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline, is recovering from shoulder surgery performed in September. Stewart made 43 appearances last season, posting a 2.38 ERA with Minnesota before joining the Dodgers for four appearances. He underwent surgery after his fourth appearance with Los Angeles and missed the remainder of the season. Currently progressing through recovery, Stewart has completed bullpen sessions using his full pitch mix and is on track to return in the first half of 2026, ahead of the All-Star break. Since returning to MLB in 2023, Stewart maintains a 2.44 ERA across 87 appearances and is expected to assume a high-leverage relief role upon his return.

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