"Because Grove has more than three years of Major League service time, he will have the option to reject the Minor League assignment in favor of becoming a free agent. Grove spent the entire 2025 season on the 60-day injured list after undergoing right shoulder surgery in March. Grove has pitched to a 5.48 ERA and 4.35 FIP in 64 games (20 starts) over parts of three seasons with the Dodgers."
"He's a plus, plus-defender out in center field, he can steal a base, and he's good on the team. And so those guys, in the postseason, you need kind of have your horses, but you also have to have the guys on periphery that are good teammates and kind of keep that mojo going and Justin does just that."
The Los Angeles Dodgers exercised team options on Max Muncy and Alex Vesia for 2026 and added Ryan Ward and Robinson Ortiz to the 40-man roster. Justin Dean and Michael Grove were outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear roster space, and Tony Gonsolin was designated for assignment. Grove, who missed the 2025 season following right shoulder surgery, has the service time to reject a Minor League assignment and elect free agency. Grove has a 5.48 ERA and 4.35 FIP across 64 games (20 starts) over parts of three seasons and worked as a swingman. Justin Dean was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.
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