Dodgers Activate Brock Stewart, Send Jake Eder to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a significant roster move on Wednesday, activating reliever Brock Stewart ahead of their series finale against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Stewart’s return marks the first activation from the injured list for the Dodgers this season, a welcome boost for the bullpen as they continue to navigate early-season challenges.

Stewart’s journey back to the mound began after he underwent right shoulder debridement surgery last September. He has been impressive in his rehabilitation, striking out 13 of the 27 batters faced—an impressive 48.1 percent—in 6 1/3 scoreless innings across eight rehab appearances. His performance included stints with both Class-A Ontario and Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he allowed just four hits and issued three walks while hitting one batter. Notably, Stewart induced 23 swinging strikes during his rehab, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses.

In his time with the Comets, Stewart averaged 95.5 mph with his four-seam fastball and 94.8 mph with his sinker, slightly down from his 96.2 mph average on both pitches last season. After missing spring training, he effectively built up his arm strength over three weeks in the minors, culminating in appearances on consecutive days last week, including a middle-inning relief outing on Sunday at Round Rock.

To accommodate Stewart’s return, the Dodgers optioned left-hander Jake Eder to Triple-A. Eder had a solid stint with the Dodgers, allowing just one run over four innings, which included his first major league win against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. The lefty, who appeared in four of the 15 games during his time with the team, was acquired from the Washington Nationals on April 1 for cash considerations.

Reflecting on his transition from a starter to a reliever, Eder shared, “As a starter, you’ve got your day that you’re pitching, and you’ve got four or five days in between, and have it scheduled out, have a program. I’m still getting used to [relief] but I’m basically just doing whatever I can before the game to be ready every night.” With his experience as a starter in the minors, Eder will look to adapt and continue his development in Triple-A.

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