"Hurt, 27, hasn't pitched at the big league level this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. He made seven relief appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City on his rehab assignment, allowing just two runs across 9.1 innings for a 1.03 ERA with 10 strikeouts. At the major league level last season, Hurt made three appearances (one start), allowing one earned across 6.2 innings for a 1.35 ERA."
"Casparius played a key role for the Dodgers this season, making 46 appearances, three of them being starts. He also finished six games, earning two saves. Overall, Casparius had a 4.64 ERA, and was optioned earlier this month. The Dodgers wanted him to not only get a little break, but also work on getting right-handed hitters out. The Dodgers have a need for right-handed relievers on the postseason roster, so there's a good chance he factors into their plans."
The Dodgers held a workout Monday ahead of the Wild Card series, with right-handers Ben Casparius and Kyle Hurt and outfielders Esteury Ruiz and Justin Dean present. Kyle Hurt returned from Tommy John surgery and posted a 1.03 ERA across 9.1 Triple-A innings on a rehab assignment; he made three major-league appearances last season with a 1.35 ERA. Ben Casparius made 46 appearances this season, including three starts, finished six games and has a 4.64 ERA; he was optioned earlier to work on right-handed hitters. Ruiz and Dean offer plus defense and speed as bench options and could compete for a single roster spot.
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