Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday. Wrobleski was given the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the Washington Nationals but struggled in this outing as he allowed eight hits and eight earned runs in just five innings of work. He struck out four batters and served up three free passes. Even with Blake Snell (shoulder) on the injured list, the Dodgers will opt for Wrobleski to continue his development with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Last summer, Wroblesk logged 36 1/3 innings in the major leagues and held a 5.70 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP. Through his first five 2/3 innings with Oklahoma City this season, Wrobleski did not allow a run and struck out three. As a result, Landon Knack should continue to see opportunities in the rotation.
Justin Wrobleski Called Up And Starting On Tuesday Against Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-hander Justin Wrobleski from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, and he will make the start against the hosting Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Right-hander Matt Sauer was optioned to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. The 24-year-old southpaw will be making his first start of the 2025 season and just the seventh of his career after he debuted in the big leagues with the Dodgers in 2024. With lefty Blake Snell (shoulder) on the injured list, it's possible that Wrobleski will make more starts beyond Tuesday's outing. He was inconsistent last year with a 5.70 ERA (6.36 FIP) and 1.38 WHIP with 26 strikeouts and 16 walks in 36 1/3 innings over eight total appearances. Wrobleski looked good in his first start at Oklahoma City this year, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He could end up being a nice streaming sleeper.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski to Triple-A. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers selected Matt Sauer's contract. Wrobleski enjoyed an impressive spring training as he posted a 1.93 ERA with a stellar 0.75 WHIP across nine 1/3 innings of work. He tallied nine punchouts while serving up just one free pass. The Oklahoma State product made his MLB debut last season and held a 5.70 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP across his first 36 1/3 MLB frames. Fantasy managers should expect Wrobleski to be in the mix to return to the major leagues later in the summer. At Triple-A, the southpaw has held a 5.46 ERA with a 1.86 WHIP across 28 innings. At Double-A, he held a solid 3.06 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should monitor his development, as he will likely be promoted as a starting pitcher when he returns to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski tossed three shutout frames on Sunday afternoon against the Athletics. Wrobleski tallied three punchouts and did not allow a baserunner. This was a strong outing for Wrobleski as he is competing for a role on the major league roster. Last season, the 24-year-old made his MLB debut and posted a 5.70 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP across 36 1/3 innings of work. He appeared in eight games and started six of them. In the minor leagues, he spent time at both Double and Triple-A last summer. Across 67 2/3 innings at Double-A, Wrobleski held a strong 3.06 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP. However, when he moved up to Triple-A, he struggled as he posted a higher 5.46 ERA with a 1.86 WHIP. If he continues this strong performance in spring, he could earn a long relief role in the majors.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-handed pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski will make the start on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals in the series opener at Busch Stadium. Wrobleski, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will make a spot start to allow the Dodgers to give an extra day of rest to right-hander Tyler Glasnow. This will be the 24-year-old southpaw's fifth start in the big leagues this year. In his first four starts, he allowed 10 runs (nine earned) on 17 hits (four homers) while walking seven and striking out 15 in 20 innings pitched for a 4.05 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Wrobleski is surely a gamble as a fantasy streamer, but the good news is that the Cardinals have found it hard to hit left-handed pitching in 2024.
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned left-handed pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday to make room on the roster for right-hander Jack Flaherty, who was acquired on Tuesday in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. Wrobleski, the team's No. 13 prospect per MLB Pipeline, held his own in his first four big-league starts, going 0-1 with a 4.05 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 15 strikeouts and seven walks in 20 innings pitched. He allowed 10 runs (nine earned) while giving up 17 hits (four home runs). The 24-year-old southpaw will head back to the farm to continue his development while giving the Dodgers extra pitching depth down the stretch and for the postseason. Depending on the health of LA's rotation arms next year, Wrobleski could be in competition to open the year in the big leagues in 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski is set to make his major league debut on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Wrobleski is being promoted from Triple-A to fill in as a spot starter to give the other Dodger starters an extra day off. The Oklahoma State product has progressed through the minor leagues very quickly, as he started in Single-A just two years ago. This summer, he began the campaign by making his Double-A debut, where he logged 67 2/3 frames to the tune of a 3.06 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 13:62 BB:K ratio. He was then moved up to Triple-A Oklahoma City in late June and needed just 10 1/3 innings there to prove he was ready for the big leagues. The 23-year-old could be an intriguing play in DFS and deeper leagues on Sunday but should remain on the waiver wire in shallow formats as he could only make one start in this brief stint.
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