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Gervase Recalled: Dodgers Add Arm for Bullpen
3 Jul
Summary
- Paul Gervase returns to the Dodgers for his third stint this season.
- Gervase boasts a 1.80 ERA with five strikeouts in five innings.
- Charlie Barnes was optioned to Triple-A after a tough outing.
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled pitcher Paul Gervase on Thursday for his third stint with the team in 2026. Gervase, a 26-year-old right-hander, has made two appearances for the Dodgers this season, posting a 1.80 ERA and striking out five batters across five innings. His career major league ERA stands at 3.38 over 13 1/3 innings in eight games. This recall signifies a move to strengthen the team's pitching depth.
In tandem with Gervase's recall, the Dodgers optioned left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes to Triple-A. Barnes, 30, had been called up on Wednesday and pitched the majority of innings in a bullpen game against the A's, which the Dodgers lost 7-1. During his appearance, Barnes surrendered seven runs on twelve hits over seven innings, with two strikeouts and two walks. His season ERA with the Dodgers is 7.00 in nine innings across three relief appearances.
