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Dodgers' Forgotten Arm: Jake Cousins is Back on the Mound
23 Aug
Summary
- Jake Cousins is recovering from Tommy John surgery and has returned to throwing.
- He threw live batting practice on Saturday, August 22nd, for the first time.
- Cousins has a career MLB ERA of 2.78 over 88 games pitched.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jake Cousins has resurfaced, nearing a return after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Cousins signed a major league deal just before the regular season commenced, a move that largely went unnoticed. He was subsequently placed on the 60-day injured list, but has now begun competitive pitching again.
On Saturday, August 22nd, Cousins threw live batting practice, his first competitive throws since joining the team. Manager Dave Roberts noted the progress of Cousins and Will Smith during the session. While no exact timeline for his return has been given, a rehab assignment is anticipated before he might rejoin the bullpen for the postseason.
Cousins boasts a career 2.78 ERA in 88 major league games, striking out 32% of batters faced and generating a high rate of ground balls. Despite his promising statistics, his career has been hampered by multiple injuries, including shoulder and elbow issues.
