Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan (elbow) said that his Tommy John surgery last week also included an internal brace. Sheehan also said he suffered an oblique injury during spring training, in addition to the forearm irritation he dealt with. He mentioned an expected 13 months before his potential return, which essentially means he won't be an option for the Dodgers' starting rotation until around the All-Star break in 2025. The former sixth-round selection in 2021 out of Boston College won't return anytime soon after not being able to pitch at all in 2024. In his major-league debut last year, Sheehan went 4-1 with a 4.92 ERA (4.85 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 26 walks and 64 strikeouts in 60 1/3 innings over 13 outings (11 starts). There's obvious strikeout upside with Sheehan for fantasy managers in keeper/dynasty leagues, but home runs and walks were an issue last year.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan (elbow) underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on his UCL on Wednesday. The procedure was performed successfully by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Sheehan was cleared to face hitters in late March but then was shut down in the middle of April when he had a setback with his right elbow. The 24-year-old will now miss all of the 2024 season and probably will not be able to return for the Dodgers until around midseason in 2025. It's a big blow for one of the Dodgers' promising young arms after he made his big-league debut in 2023, going 4-1 with a 4.92 ERA (4.85 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP while walking 26 and striking out 64 in 60 1/3 innings over his 13 outings (11 starts). Sheehan can now be safely dropped by any fantasy managers in deeper redraft leagues that were hanging onto him in an IL spot.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan (forearm) hasn't thrown off a mound yet, but he's progressing well and has been ramping up the intensity of his long-toss program. Sheehan has been throwing after being shut down in the middle of April due to a right-forearm injury that he suffered in mid-March in spring training. The 24-year-old will be eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on May 18, but that's probably not going to happen given the fact that he has yet to pitch all season to this point. But if Sheehan can avoid any setbacks from here on out, he should be able to rejoin the Dodgers' big-league roster before the All-Star break. He debuted in the majors in 2023 and went 4-1 with a 4.92 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 26 walks and 64 strikeouts in 60 1/3 innings over 13 appearances (11 starts).
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (forearm) has been shut down from throwing again, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 24-year-old's injury isn't responding the way the team hoped it would as Roberts said it's "a longer term situation". Of course, that is grim news for the right-hander as long-term forearm issues never pan out properly for the player. Sheehan has yet to appear in a game this season after he worked to a 4.92 ERA across 13 appearances (11 starts) and 60 1/3 innings with the Dodgers last season. He struck out a solid 25.8% of the batters he faced in that time but the massive strikeout rates he put forth in the minors firmly put him on the fantasy radar in 2024. It doesn't appear he will be available to fantasy managers any time soon.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan (forearm) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation. Sheehan was an option for the starting rotation entering the spring, but was beat out by Gavin Stone. Forearm injuries are always concerning, but there hasn't been a clear timeline on when the Dodgers expect the 24-year-old to return. For now, Sheehan remains best served in dynasty leagues, however, managers should monitor his situation when more updates become available.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is going to begin the season on the injured list, according to manager Dave Roberts. Sheehan has been dealing with general soreness this spring and seemingly will not begin the season in the Dodgers' rotation. The 24-year-old got into 13 games with the Dodgers in the 2023 season, working to a 4.92 ERA across 60 1/3 innings of work. However, he also dominated to the tune of a 1.86 ERA across 12 appearances (10 starts) at the Double-A level, punching out a hefty 41.7% of the hitters he faced during that time. With Walker Buehler still sidelined following Tommy John surgery and Clayton Kershaw out until mid-season due to shoulder surgery, it looks like Gavin Stone is the top pivot for fantasy managers when it comes to the Dodgers' rotation.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Emmet Sheehan should be starting to throw around plyo balls soon at camp. There's a chance that he's not ready to go for the two-game series against the San Diego Padres in Korea on March 20-21, but Sheehan shouldn't be behind schedule for domestic Opening Day on March 28 in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old is dealing with general soreness at spring training and is a bit behind, but he should be part of the team's Opening Day starting rotation with Walker Buehler (elbow) still recovering from Tommy John surgery. Sheehan went 4-1 with a 4.92 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 26 walks and 64 K's in his first 13 MLB games (11 starts) last year. He has an electric fastball but struggled to keep the ball in the yard. There's clear upside here, especially in LA, but Sheehan may need a bit more development.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan has been recalled and will make the start against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. The Dodgers will use this chance to give their starting pitchers an extra day of rest. This is something that the Dodgers might do more often down the stretch of the season. Fantasy managers can avoid Sheehan as a streaming option for Saturday's slate. He holds a 5.63 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 30/18 K/BB ratio through nearly 40 innings this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 23-year-old has appeared in eight games this season, starting seven and amassing a 3-1 record with a 5.63 ERA and one save. The Dodgers acquired Ryan Yarbrough ahead of the deadline, so Sheehan's demotion was necessary. However, he may find his way back to the big club eventually, although he probably won't be a consistent fantasy producer.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan completed the last four innings of Thursday's 8-2 win over the Oakland Athletics, striking out two while allowing a walk and a pair of runs, but earned his first save of the season. The 23-year-old made seven starts to begin his Major League career, but he owns a 5.63 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 30 strikeouts across 38 1/3 innings and will likely be replaced by deadline acquisition Ryan Yarbrough in the rotation. Sheehan doesn't hold value as a long reliever, and fantasy managers can drop him in all redraft leagues.
