Home / Sports / Sheehan's Fight for Dodgers Rotation Spot
Sheehan's Fight for Dodgers Rotation Spot
7 Nov
Summary
- Sheehan faced a tough 2026 season after Tommy John surgery recovery.
- He excelled in Triple-A, earning Pitcher of the Month for August.
- His rotation spot depends on Ohtani's health and other pitchers.
Major League Baseball faces uncertainty with a looming lockout, but Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan is focused on readiness. Sheehan aims to overcome a disappointing 2026 season following his 2025 Tommy John surgery recovery. Despite a 4.57 ERA, he finished strong after a Triple-A stint.
In the minors, Sheehan dominated in August, earning Pitcher of the Month with a 1.50 ERA. He returned to the Dodgers in September, pitching effectively over 17 innings. However, he was notably excluded from the postseason roster.
Sheehan's future rotation spot is uncertain with Yamamoto, Snell, Glasnow, and Sasaki ahead of him. If Shohei Ohtani pitches, a six-man rotation might leave one opening. Sheehan, along with Justin Wrobleski and Gavin Stone, are contenders for this final spot.
