Dodgers' Sheehan Impresses After Demotion, Throws Six Perfect Innings
Dodgers' Sheehan Impresses After Demotion, Throws Six Perfect Innings originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
If Emmet Sheehan can pitch anything like his most recent rehab outing, the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting a major weapon.
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Sheehan, who was on the 60-day injured list since late March while recovering from UCL surgery, was perfect in his latest start for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 26-year-old righty went six innings without allowing a baserunner and striking out 13.
He has only thrown four innings for the Dodgers this season, coming on June 18 versus the San Diego Padres. Sheehan allowed three hits, one run, and six strikeouts to zero walks. He was demoted to Triple-A afterward, but that had more to do with matchups than his performance.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) throws in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) throws in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.
Sheehan also missed all of 2024 with that surgery, but was an intriguing arm during his rookie campaign. Over 13 games, 11 starts, and 60 and 1/3 innings in 2023, Sheehan went 4-1 with a 4.92 ERA, a 4.85 FIP, and 64 strikeouts to 26 walks.
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Regardless of how manager Dave Roberts configures his pitchers, Sheehan is going to make for a valuable piece of this puzzle.
Tyler Glasnow is progressing but still carries significant injury risk. Roki Sasaki is throwing, but his return date is unclear. Blake Snell is also throwing bullpens, but there are no guarantees when he will be back.
The Dodgers' bullpen is also depleted, and with another World Series run on their minds, keeping the top guys preserved is crucial this summer.
Sheehan has all the tools not only to eat innings, but to excel.
Related: Dodgers Targeting Rays' 2.15 ERA Reliever to Bolster Bullpen
Related: What Dave Roberts Said Regarding Shohei Ohtani's Next Start for Dodgers
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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