Ben Casparius Fantasy Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ben Casparius said over the weekend that he is preparing himself as a starting pitcher entering spring training this year, according to Steve Webb of DodgersBeat.com. Casparius had an up-and-down first full season in the big leagues with the Dodgers last year, appearing in 46 games (three starts) while throwing 77 2/3 innings in the regular season. The 26-year-old went 7-5 with a bloated 4.64 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 71 strikeouts and 21 free passes. Even though Casparius will get stretched out in spring training, he will most likely enter the 2026 campaign as a bulk-innings reliever for the defending World Series champions. Casparius won't be much of a fantasy asset as long as he remains in a relief role, although he could still be useful in deeper fantasy leagues for his swing-and-miss stuff.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to keep right-hander Ben Casparius in a relief role this upcoming season. Recently, Casparius told Fabian Ardaya that he anticipates coming into camp as a relief pitcher. The right-hander pitched in multiple roles last season, but figures to serve mainly as a reliever in 2026. Last season, Casparius finished with a 4.64 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 71/21 K/BB ratio in 46 games (three starts) with the Dodgers. Casparius also registered two saves and finished six games as well. The versatility of the 26-year-old is a great thing to have, as not every team has those kinds of pitchers. Unfortunately, Casparius will have limited fantasy value if he's strictly used as a middle reliever.

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ben Casparius was called upon in a big situation during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Initially, Blake Treinen was tasked with closing the door, but he experienced some troubles. Treinen recorded two outs, but allowed a hit and a pair of walks. After that, manager Dave Roberts decided to go with Casparius to get the final out of the ballgame. He was able to retire Yandy Diaz and earn his second save of the season. The Dodgers are still without Kirby Yates (back) and Tanner Scott (elbow) right now. Treinen has been struggling, so maybe Casparius gets more save chances going forward. He's someone to keep an eye on over the next week or so.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ben Casparius (calf) said that his MRI exam came back negative on Wednesday and that he expects to avoid a trip to the injured list after dealing with right-calf cramping in his outing on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen. It's good news, but Casparius will likely need a few days off before he's available for the Dodgers again. He was wearing a sleeve over his calf on Wednesday and walking with a bit of a limp. The 26-year-old former fifth-rounder in 2021 out of Connecticut has made 30 appearances (three starts) for the Blue this year in his second season in the big leagues and has posted a bloated 5.06 ERA (3.44 FIP) with a 1.28 WHIP, 60 strikeouts and 16 walks in 64 innings. Although his strikeout rate sits at just 22%, he's made strides in the control department with just a 5.9% walk rate.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius (hamstring) exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after being checked by a trainer with an apparent right hamstring injury, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Casparius entered the game in the top of the sixth inning with the game tied 3-3. He allowed a double and three walks without recording an out before being pulled. His final stat line was three charged runs on one hit and three walks. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for more news after the game. The 26-year-old showed some fantasy promise as a bulk reliever and occasional spot starter, but he is now 7-3 with a 5.06 ERA in 64 innings pitched.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that right-hander Ben Casparius will work as the team's bulk reliever following right-hander Shohei Ohtani (elbow), who is making his debut as a pitcher for L.A. in Monday's series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Casparius made his second start of the season last Wednesday against the Padres at Petco and gave up a run over four innings of work while walking two and striking out two. The Dodgers are going to use the 26-year-old in more of a traditional starting role moving forward while they continue to stretch out Ohtani, although he'll be the bulk reliever in this one. The former fifth-round pick in 2021 out of Connecticut has looked great in his second year in the big leagues in 2025, going 4-1 with a 2.86 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 46:9 K:BB in 44 innings over 22 outings (two starts).

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sounded open to the idea of stretching right-hander Ben Casparius out moving forward in order to serve in a traditional starting role and not just as an opener, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) is on the injured list, while the Dodgers recently got relievers Michael Kopech and Kirby Yates back from the IL, which lessens the need for Casparius in the bullpen. The 26-year-old made the start at Petco Park on Wednesday in the series finale against the division-rival San Diego Padres, and he's stretched out right now to go around three innings or 45 pitches. Casparius has gone at least three innings in only four of his 21 appearances this year, but that could change going forward. He's been solid with a 4-1 record, 2.93 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 44:7 K:BB in 40 innings and would have even more fantasy value as a starter.

The Athletic's Fabian Aradaya reports that Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ben Casparius will either start or pitch bulk innings in Monday's series opener in Miami against the Marlins. The 26-year-old has made himself very valuable to a Dodgers pitching staff that is pretty beat up, and he can mainly thank his cutter. Casparius' fastball velocity is up this year, as he's averaging 95.8 mph and touching 99. His slider sits around 84.8 mph, while his cutter has averaged 91.5 mph, sitting between his fastball and slider with a similar enough movement profile to play off both of his primary pitches. Casparius has thrown his cutter 19.1% of the time in 2024 and has pounded the strike zone with it. Opposing hitters have gotten just four hits against the cutter on 19 at-bats, swinging and miss on 26.8% of the times they swing at it. It's an excellent matchup for Casparius, who could make multiple starts for the Blue moving forward.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius has a "good chance" to make the Opening Day roster as a multi-inning reliever. Last season Casparius made his MLB debut and logged eight 1/3 innings with the Dodgers and held a 2.16 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP. He tallied 12 punchouts. Across this small stint, he generated an elite 4.8 percent barrel rate. At Triple-A, Casparius logged 67 innings and posted a 3.36 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP. He tallied 72 punchouts and served up 35 free passes. Earlier in the season, he held a similar 3.32 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP across 21 2/3 innings with Double-A. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his development at spring training, but it appears Casparius is viewed as a favorite to break camp. If he does earn a spot on the Opening Day roster, he could have value in NL-only leagues if he is used as a swingman.