Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone dominated on the mound, striking out seven during his complete-game shutout against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Stone hurled LA's first shutout since Walker Buehler did it back in April 2022, and it was the Dodgers' first from a rookie since back in 2013. The 25-year-old former top prospect is locked into the starting rotation with the team dealing with so many injuries to their pitchers, compiling a 2.73 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 70 punchouts and 20 walks covering 89 innings this year. Stone will look for the 10th win of his breakout campaign when he gets the ball next week in a matchup against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Chavez Ravine.
Gavin Stone Records Seven Scoreless Innings, Earns Fifth Win Tuesday Night
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Gavin Stone (5-2) hurled seven scoreless innings, only allowing three hits and recording seven strikeouts in a 3-0 win versus the New York Mets Tuesday night. After having a rough April with a 4.50 ERA, the 25-year-old right-hander has been spectacular in May with a 1.97 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts in 32 innings pitched. He also added three wins to his total in May while recording four quality starts in five games. Stone will look to keep things going in his next scheduled start next Wednesday (June 5) against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone made easy work of the Miami Marlins lineup on Wednesday. The right-hander threw seven strong innings while allowing only one run in the win. Stone gave up a solo blast to Bryan De La Cruz in the fourth inning, but he was excellent outside of that. The 25-year-old holds a 3.55 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 27/13 K/BB ratio across 38 innings this season. He'll get a tougher matchup versus the San Francisco Giants during his next start.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone has a tough matchup on his hands on Friday as he takes the mound for a start against the high-octane Atlanta Braves. The 25-year-old has had an uneven start to this season that includes a 4.68 ERA through five starts but was excellent his last time out when he tossed seven innings of one-run ball with just two hits and two walks allowed in a win over the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Stone has just 18 strikeouts and 12 walks surrendered in his 25 innings of work on the season after striking out just 22 across 31 innings in his debut last season. Fantasy managers will continue to look for more punchouts from the righty after posting big-time strikeout totals in his minor-league tenure.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone picked up the win in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Padres. Stone threw six-and-two-thirds innings, allowing five hits and a walk while striking out four. All of the hits and the walk came after the sixth inning as the 25-year-old twirled five perfect innings before that. He'll look to build on this outing, and now has a 6.14 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and a 15:5 K:BB on the season. The Dodgers will need him to step up with news that Bobby Miller will hit the IL. The righty's next start lines up with the Mets next week in L.A.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has named starting pitcher Gavin Stone the teams No. 5 starter to enter the 2024 season. Stone, 25, has been a top pitching prospect for the Dodgers over the past few seasons and had a dominate Cactus League to secure the fifth spot in the Dodgers rotation. Over 9 2/3 innings, Stone struck out nine with one walk and one run allowed. Stone made his big-league debut this past season and struggled with a 9.00 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 13 walks in 31 innings over eight outings (four starts). Despite his rough debut in 2023, Stone worked hard this offseason to improve his pitch mix and even gained around 10-15 pounds. The sample size is small, but his spring results are eye popping. On one of the best teams in the league, Stone should be able to provide managers with plenty of victories to go along with strikeouts. With an ADP of 367, Stone should be around for managers in the deepest of leagues and is well worth the gamble with his big upside at a low cost.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone appears to have a leg up on the fifth rotation spot after manager Dave Roberts announced that fellow starter Emmet Sheehan would start the season on the IL. Michael Grove could be in the mix as well. As for Stone, he pitched well in the minors up through the 2022 season, but in 2023 he had a 4.74 ERA and 17.2% K-BB% across 19 Triple-A starts, and wasn't particularly effective in his four MLB starts either. Nevertheless, there's some value in pitching for the Dodgers who should provide plenty of run support. Stone has made three spring appearances so far (two starts), allowing three hits, one earned run, and one walk while striking out four over five and two-thirds innings pitched (1.59 ERA).
On Sunday, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone secured his first save of his major league career. He effectively closed out the game by pitching the final 3 1/3 innings without allowing a single run to be scored. The 24-year-old righty gave up only one hit and issued two walks while striking out five opposing batters. Stone has pitched in seven games this season, posting a 1-0 record with a 9.45 ERA in 26/2 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone could be asked to take the ball against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The 24-year-old has made three starts for the Dodgers this season, but has mainly been pitching in the minors. Lately, Stone has looked good in the minors, which could prompt the team to bring him back to the big leagues. Stone holds a rough 12.75 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and 8/8 K/BB ratio through 12 innings with the Dodgers this season. It's a small sample size, so fantasy managers shouldn't be alarmed by his numbers. He probably won't make a big impact this season, but Stone could be an important piece for the Dodgers heading into 2024.
Los Angeles Dodgers' prospect Gavin Stone has continued to produce outstanding results this month. The right-hander has a 2.25 ERA over four August outings, with 28 strikeouts across 20 innings. The recent dominance is further reflected with a 1.00 WHIP, while hitters are batting just .145 against him in August. While the 24-year-old's 5.04 ERA on the season is a bit inflated, he has taken a step in the right direction over the last several weeks. Stone could see a promotion when rosters expand in September, especially given that he has already had a brief stint with the Dodgers and remains on the 40-man roster. Stone's fantasy impact in 2023 is likely minimal, but he remains an intriguing arm for next season.
