Dodgers Activate Brock Stewart, Veteran Righty Returns to Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a change to their pitching staff, bringing veteran right-hander Brock Stewart off the injured list. They sent left-hander Jake Eder down to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear a spot.

Stewart’s return ends a 36-game absence with a backs-spencer-strider-and-two-more-pitchers/”>shoulder injury. The Dodgers, who’ve had their hands full with injuries and a crowded rotation, need all the depth they can get.

Eder had pitched in four games for LA this year before heading back to the minors.

Roster shake-up: Stewart returns, Eder optioned

The Dodgers said Brock Stewart will rejoin the big-league club after six weeks on the IL with a shoulder issue. Jake Eder, 27, heads to Triple-A Oklahoma City after Stewart’s activation, which helps keep the bullpen flexible and gives Eder more time to develop.

Stewart, who joined the Dodgers organization in 2026 after a trade with the Minnesota Twins, brings a durable arm and a pretty broad skill set. Eder’s time in Los Angeles was short but gave him a shot at the majors while the Dodgers kept their options open in the bullpen and rotation.

Stewart’s road back and what he brings

Stewart’s MLB career includes a 10-5 record, a 4.48 ERA, and 190 strikeouts in 186.2 innings for the Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Twins. He gives the Dodgers a veteran who can eat innings, handle long relief, or spot start if that’s what the team needs.

At 34, Stewart’s injury history means the Dodgers will probably use him carefully. Still, he’s got the kind of experience you want on a pitching staff that relies on depth and reliability. If he finds his command and stays healthy, he could work as a swingman, covering rough starts or giving the bullpen a breather when the rotation needs it.

Jake Eder’s Dodgers tenure and path forward

Eder came over from the Nationals on April 1 for cash considerations and pitched four games for the Dodgers, allowing just one run in four innings. He debuted in the majors with the White Sox on September 17, 2024, and has a 1-0 record, a 4.44 ERA, and 17 strikeouts in 24.1 innings over 13 big-league appearances.

Drafted in the fourth round by Miami in 2020, Eder’s spent plenty of time in the minors. He’s got a solid foundation as he works toward another shot with LA later this season.

What this means for the Dodgers’ rotation and bullpen

The Dodgers just picked up a durable right-hander who can chew through innings. They’re also sending Eder to the minors to focus on his development for the long haul.

This move shakes up the bullpen. It gives the team a few new options for those tricky mid- and late-inning spots.

LA’s going to keep a close eye on Stewart to see if his stuff holds up after the layoff. There’s a real question about whether he can find that top gear again, at least for now.

• Stewart brings in veteran depth and a steady arm for the swingman or long-relief role. He might be the guy who keeps things steady if the rotation hits a snag.
• Eder sticks around as a high-upside backup. How he develops in the minors will decide if he gets another shot in the big leagues later this season.
• The Dodgers are leaning into a flexible pitching approach. With injuries and a crowded schedule, they’re trying to keep things sustainable as the summer grind ramps up.

Depth matters more than ever this year. Stewart’s back, and that should help the Dodgers ride out the rough patches that always seem to pop up.

Eder’s staying in Oklahoma City for now, which gives him some breathing room to work on his game. Maybe both arms make an impact down the line, especially if the race tightens up.

 
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