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Dodgers Bullpen Gets 100 MPH Heat
11 Aug
Summary
- Hard-throwing reliever Seth Halvorsen called up from triple-A.
- Halvorsen acquired in a trade with the Colorado Rockies last month.
- Dodgers bullpen needs reinforcements due to injuries and scuffling pitchers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing up reliever Seth Halvorsen from their triple-A affiliate, Oklahoma City, a move confirmed on Monday. This infusion of new talent comes less than a month after Halvorsen was acquired in a trade with the Colorado Rockies. Halvorsen, a 26-year-old right-hander, boasts a fastball that consistently exceeds 100 mph and brings three seasons of major league experience.
He earned this promotion after six scoreless appearances with Oklahoma City. Halvorsen returns to the majors after being on the injured list in late June due to shoulder inflammation with the Rockies, where he had a 4.74 ERA in 21 outings. His career ERA stands at 4.31 over 71 innings.
Halvorsen's arrival addresses a critical need for the Dodgers' bullpen. The relief unit has been struggling, exacerbated by injuries to key pitchers like Edwin Díaz and Evan Phillips, who are working back from their own physical setbacks. Veteran arms Brock Stewart and Blake Treinen are also currently sidelined on the injured list, further depleting the available options for the Dodgers' management.
