Free-agent left-hander David Price will not pitch in 2023, according to his long-time agent Bo McKinnis. Price isn't using the retirement word, but if this ends up being it for him, he'll finish his major-league career with a 157-82 record and a 3.32 ERA over 2,143 2/3 innings in 14 seasons. The five-time All-Star and 2013 American League Cy Young winner mostly worked as a reliever the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a 3.47 ERA (4.11 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, three saves and 95 strikeouts in 114 innings pitched over 79 appearances (11 starts). The 37-year-old was better in 2022 with a 2.45 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 37 K's in 40 1/3 relief innings. If Price does return in 2024, it'll likely be in a limited relief role.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-handed relief pitcher David Price (wrist) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Andre Jackson to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Price has been out for almost a month with wrist inflammation, but he'll rejoin the team for the tail end of the regular season and for the start of the playoffs in October. The 37-year-old veteran southpaw's days of fantasy relevance are over, but he's still been a solid real-life piece to the Dodgers bullpen in 2022 when he's been healthy. In 38 1/3 innings over 38 appearances, he has a 2.58 ERA (3.85 FIP), a 1.17 WHIP, one save and 37 strikeouts.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever David Price (wrist) is set to retire at the end of the season, according to Bob Nightengale. Price, who is currently on the injured list with left wrist inflammation, is planning to hang it up at season's end. The big left-hander has put together a stellar career, posting a 3.32 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 13 MLB seasons. He made the All-Star team five times, won a Cy Young award, and earned a World Series title with the Red Sox back in 2018. For now, the 37-year-old is set to return to the Dodgers' bullpen later this week.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher David Price (wrist) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday. It was the first time Price has thrown off a mound since he landed on the injured list on Sept. 4 with left wrist inflammation. Despite dealing with wrist problems for a while before that, the 37-year-old southpaw has gone 2-0 with a solid 2.58 ERA (3.84 FIP), a 1.17 WHIP, one save and 37 strikeouts in 38 1/3 relief innings for the Blue this year. Barring a setback, Price expects to return from the injured list before the end of the regular season, so they should have him available as a lefty specialist out of the bullpen for the postseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price allowed two hits and struck out one in 1/3 inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The southpaw allowed two baserunners before striking out Austin Slater to end the game. It was his first save of the season. The 36-year-old owns a 3.42 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 28:5 K: BB across 23 2/3 innings. Price has racked up one save and three holds as a low-leverage reliever for the Dodgers and is mainly an option in very deep-league formats.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated pitcher David Price (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. He's been sidelined since late April after testing positive for the virus. The 36-year-old owns a 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 5:1 K: BB across 4 2/3 innings. Price rejoins the active roster between the two games of Tuesday's doubleheader. The Dodgers designated Shane Greene for assignment in a corresponding move. Price has primarily been used out of the bullpen this season and is mainly an option in NL-Only leagues.
David Price Ramping Up At Dodgers Training Complex
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price is getting built up at the team's training complex in Arizona after a couple of weeks of layoff. The 36-year-old has been out two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. This season, he owns a 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and a 5:1 K:BB across 4 2/3 innings. Price is expected to remain in the bullpen when he returns to the active roster in mid-May and is mainly an option in NL-only leagues.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price (illness) will travel with the team to Chicago but won't pitch against the Cubs for the weekend series. He will head to the Dodgers' spring training facility to build up his arm strength. This season, the 36-year-old has primarily been used out of the bullpen, owning a 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 5:1 K: BB across 4 2/3 innings. He is hoping to be ready to go in time for when the Dodgers are back in Los Angeles for their homestead against the Philadelphia Phillies. Price is mainly an in NL-Only League formats.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed relief pitcher David Price on the injured list on Sunday. No injury has been specified yet for the 36-year-old veteran. In corresponding moves, the Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Reyes Moronta and designated left-handed pitcher Darien Nunez for assignment. Price has made five appearances out of the bullpen this year, pitching to a 1.93 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP with a 5.0 K/9 ratio.
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander David Price is not on the roster for the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves, according to the team. Price did make an appearance on the divisional series roster but couldn't get into a game. The veteran had an average season, posting a 4.03 ERA with just 58 strikeouts across 73.2 innings. He was in a relief role most of the season, making just 11 starts. He was a bit better as a starter, pitching to a 3.92 ERA across 41.1 innings. Right-hander Evan Phillips and lefty Justin Bruihl are new additions to the roster that will likely pitch out of the bullpen. Phillips produced a 3.38 ERA in eight appearances, and Bruihl had a 2.89 ERA in 21 games during the regular season.
