reliever
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been lobbying for two members of his pitching staff to be named replacement players: left-handed starter Justin Wrobleski and left-handed reliever Tanner Scott.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
In a pair of corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-handed reliever Paul Gervase to triple-A Oklahoma City and released left-hander Jake Eder.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
After facing live batters for the first time Sunday since undergoing elbow surgery in April, the Dodgers’ reliever pushed back against allegations linking him to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026
The Dodgers put right-handed reliever Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation before Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
The plant would be a valuable pain reliever for Old Benedikt, who was suffering from gout.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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