Brock Stewart
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Apr 19 2025The Twins reinstated Stewart (hamstring) from the injured list Saturday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart has been on the injured list all season due to a left hamstring strain he suffered during spring training. He's made two rehab appearances in Single-A since then, pitching 1.2 innings and striking out every batter he faced. Now that he's fully healthy, the 33-year-old righty figures to immediately slide into a high-leverage role in Minnesota's bullpen. Kody Funderburk was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Apr 18 2025Stewart (hamstring) will be activated from the 15-day IL on Sunday, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart left a spring training appearance March 15 with a left hamstring strain and began the season on the injured list. He then had a setback in early April that delayed his return. He's made two minor league rehab appearances and says he's back to full strength. He should immediately have a prominent setup role when he returns.
Apr 15 2025Stewart began a rehab start at Single-A Fort Myers on Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart experienced a setback in his recovery from a left hamstring strain earlier this month, but he now seems to have bounced back and has the green light to test his hamstring in a competitive setting. The Twins haven't said how long they plan on keeping the 33-year-old reliever in the minors, though a return date may be set once he makes a few rehab outings.
Apr 6 2025Stewart recently felt tightness in his injured hamstring, and his timetable to return has been pushed back, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart left a spring training appearance March 15 with a left hamstring strain and began the season on the injured list. He had hoped to begin a minor-league rehab assignment last week before the setback. A timetable for his return should come into focus later this week, according to Twins President Derek Falvey.
Mar 27 2025The Twins placed Stewart (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart departed his final Grapefruit League appearance March 15 with a left hamstring strain, he's since returned to action, most recently throwing 20 pitches in a minor-league game Saturday. He could return from the injured list in the first half of April.
Mar 22 2025Stewart (hamstring) will begin the season on the injured list as he builds up to be ready for the regular season, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He threw 20 pitches in a minor league game Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart departed his last Grapefruit League appearance March 15 with a left hamstring issue. It was a minor setback and he's back to throwing in games, but the Twins want to play it safe with his return. He could be activated from the injured list in early April.
Mar 20 2025Stewart (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart had to depart his last Grapefruit League appearance Saturday against Atlanta with a left hamstring issue. He plans to appear in a game Saturday, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. If so, he should have a good shot to avoid the injured list if he can avoid a setback.
Mar 15 2025Stewart left Saturday's spring outing after two batters due to a "slight pull" behind his left knee, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He's set for further tests Sunday, but downplayed the severity of the injury. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The good news is that it isn't related to his arm as Stewart finished the 2024 season on the injured list after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder in August. Given Stewart's lengthy injury history, it wouldn't be surprising for the Twins to play it safe with his return and have him begin the season on the injured list.
Mar 5 2025Stewart (shoulder) is scheduled to appear in relief in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart finished the 2024 season on the injured list after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder last August, but he seems to be trending toward being ready for Opening Day. He'll make his spring debut Wednesday, and if all goes smoothly in his subsequent Grapefruit League appearances, he'll likely break camp as a member of the Minnesota bullpen. Stewart turned in a 5.17 ERA and 1.47 WHIP while striking out 20 batters over 15.2 innings across his 16 appearances last season before being shelved with the injury.
Jan 26 2025Although Stewart (shoulder) has thrown three bullpen sessions in the last month and expects to be ready for Opening Day, he will be built up slower than the rest of the pitchers as a precaution this spring, Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart underwent season-ending arthroscopic right shoulder surgery in August, and his initial recovery timeline was 5-to-6 months. He's been a lockdown reliever for Minnesota when healthy, collecting a 0.66 ERA and 56:17 K:BB through his first 41 innings with the Twins in 2023 and early 2024. However, he hurt his shoulder in May of last year and wasn't the same pitcher thereafter. If healthy and back to his prior form, he'd be a top setup option in the bullpen.
Dec 15 2024Stewart (shoulder) started throwing in mid-November, but the Twins are unsure if he will be ready for the start of spring training, the Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart underwent season-ending arthroscopic right shoulder surgery in August, and his initial recovery timeline was 5-to-6 months. He's been a lockdown reliever for Minnesota when healthy, collecting a 0.66 ERA and 56:17 K:BB through his first 41 innings with the Twins in 2023 and early 2024. However, he hurt his shoulder in May last year and wasn't the same pitcher thereafter, leaving his status for 2025 somewhat in question. If healthy and back to his prior form, he'd be a top setup option in the bullpen.
Nov 22 2024Stewart (shoulder) and the Twins agreed to a one-year, $870,000 contract Friday to avoid arbitration, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander missed most of the second half after undergoing shoulder surgery in late July, but that won't prevent Minnesota from tendering him a contract for 2025. The initial recovery timeline was 5-to-6 months, so he should be ready to go early in spring training. Stewart had a 5.17 ERA in 16 appearances for the Twins this year but was dominant in 2024 with just two earned runs allowed across 27.2 innings.
Aug 9 2024The Twins transferred Stewart from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for 5-6 months. He's been limited to just 16 appearances this season because of nagging shoulder problems. If there's a silver lining, it's that he's only undergoing a cleanup procedure and is expected to be healthy in time for spring training. That said, Stewart will turn 33 in October and has missed considerable time over the last several years with arm issues, so it's no given he'll be as effective upon his return. He holds a 2.28 ERA and 59:19 K:BB over 43.1 frames for the Twins since the beginning of the 2023 season.
Jul 31 2024The Twins placed Stewart on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart just returned a week ago from a lengthy absence due to shoulder issues and is now headed back to the IL. The righty was roughed up for seven runs over 2.1 innings covering three appearances over the last week while showing diminished velocity. Stewart has often been a lockdown reliever for the Twins when healthy, but whether he'll be able to regain that form this season is a fair question.
Jul 30 2024Stewart (undisclosed) is expected to be placed on the injured list Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move isn't official yet and his injury isn't clear, but it's not surprising given his struggles since his return from shoulder tendinitis on July 24 -- he's given up seven runs and seven hits in 2.1 innings over three outings with a 3:2 K:BB in that span.
Jul 24 2024The Twins activated Stewart (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart is finally ready to rejoin the Twins bullpen after being sidelined since early May with right shoulder tendinitis. He's been a lockdown reliever for Minnesota when healthy, collecting a 0.66 ERA and 56:17 K:BB through 41 innings since the start of the 2023 season. Stewart will help out the Twins in high-leverage situations.
Jul 23 2024Stewart (shoulder) is expected to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Right shoulder tendinitis sent Stewart to the injured list May 3, and he's allowed one earned run in four innings during a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. The 32-year-old has been phenomenal since joining the Twins in 2023, posting a minuscule 0.66 ERA and 1.07 WHIP alongside a 56:17 K:BB through 41 total innings. He'll provide a significant boost to Minnesota's bullpen once he returns, though Jhoan Duran remains locked in as the Twins' primary closer.
Jul 21 2024Stewart (shoulder) has given up one run in three innings at Triple-A St. Paul with five strikeouts and two walks during a rehab assignment. He'll make at least one more appearance before being activated from the injured list next week, Dan Hayes and Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic report. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart has been on the shelf with shoulder tendinitis since early May. With a 0.66 ERA and 34.8 percent strikeout rate over 41 career innings with the Twins, Stewart will be a big boost to the bullpen once he returns.
Jul 8 2024Stewart (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart has been on the shelf since early May with right shoulder tendinitis but is ready to test himself in a game setting after getting through several throwing sessions without any hiccups. With a 0.66 ERA and 34.8 percent strikeout rate over 41 career innings with the Twins, Stewart will be a big boost to the bullpen once he returns, which should happen at the start of the second half.
Jul 5 2024Stewart (shoulder) threw 20 pitches to live hitters before Friday night's game, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been on the shelf with shoulder tendinitis since early May. He's had several bullpen sessions in the past few weeks, and the advancement to live hitters could be an indication he's ready for a rehab assignment. However, no schedule for the next step of his comeback has been announced.
Jul 3 2024The Twins transferred Stewart (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been on the shelf with shoulder tendinitis since early May, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his return timeline. Stewart has progressed to facing live batters this week and could soon begin a rehab assignment.
Jul 2 2024Stewart (shoulder) will throw two live batting practice sessions this week, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If he comes out of them with no concerns, a rehab assignment could be next. Stewart has been out with right shoulder tendinitis since early May but looks to be tracking toward a return around the All-Star break.
Jun 25 2024Stewart (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday and is scheduled to throw again Wednesday and Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander landed on the injured list with shoulder tendinitis in early May and received a PRP injection a few weeks later. If all goes well Stewart could progress to a simulated game early next week. It's possible he could return in early July before the All-Star break, but his recovery has moved at a slow pace.
Jun 12 2024Stewart (shoulder) threw five pitches off the mound Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart threw off the bump for the first time since he went down with right shoulder tendinitis more than a month ago. He'll need to continue going through a ramp-up progression and will likely require at least a rehab appearance or two before returning from the 15-day injured list and slotting back into a setup role for the Twins.
Jun 11 2024Stewart (shoulder) has been playing catch from 90 feet and is scheduled to throw from 120 feet Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander landed on the injured list with shoulder tendinitis in early May and received a PRP injection a couple weeks later, but his recovery progress over the past month has been slow. Stewart will need to resume mound work before a rehab assignment is considered, and he's likely at least a couple weeks away from rejoining the Twins.
May 25 2024Stewart (shoulder) has been making plyo ball throws as he builds up for a rehab assignment, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart was placed on the IL on May 3 with right shoulder tendinitis and then had a platelet-rich plasma injection. It sounds like he's making progress but he's still a ways away from a rehab assignment as he likely needs to throw off a mound first.
May 15 2024Twins athletic trainer Nick Paparesta said Tuesday that Stewart didn't resume throwing this past weekend as anticipated and has since received a platelet-rich plasma injection for his right shoulder, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. "We have to get his arm strength where it needs to be," Paparesta said of Stewart. "We have to get his range of motion where it needs to be ... But we hope to see him throwing here in the short term." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Paparesta admitted that he might have initially been overzealous with his prediction that Stewart would start throwing again last weekend, but the right-hander doesn't seem to have suffered any major setback in his recovery from tendinitis. Once the injection takes full effect within the next few days, Stewart could start playing catch before gradually advancing to throwing off a mound and facing hitters. When he returns from the 15-day injured list, Stewart will be a key part of the bridge to closer Jhoan Duran.
May 8 2024Stewart said a recent MRI on his right shoulder "looked good," and he's hopeful to resume throwing this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder tendinitis, and fortunately for him, the injury doesn't look to be any more significant than that. If Stewart is able to resume playing catch this weekend, he would have an outside chance at returning from the IL when first eligible May 17. Stewart recorded an 0.68 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 13.1 innings while gathering seven holds in 13 appearances prior to landing on the shelf.
May 3 2024The Twins placed Stewart on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder tendinitis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart's scoreless streak came to an end during Wednesday's win over the White Sox, as he allowed a home run to Korey Lee in the seventh inning. He'll now miss at least the next two weeks due to his shoulder, leaving Minnesota without one of its most dominant relievers through the first month of the season. Kody Funderburk was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move.
Apr 25 2024Stewart allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning in Thursday's 6-3 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart has thrown 11.1 scoreless innings to begin the season with a 15:6 K:BB ratio. He hasn't finished any games or had any save chances with Jhoan Duran injured as he's been used primarily in the eighth inning. However, he's amassed six holds.
Mar 28 2024Stewart threw a scoreless 8th inning to earn his first hold of the season in Thursday's Opening Day win at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Griffin Jax who got the first save chance of the season and converted with a scoreless ninth inning. It looks like Jax will be the primary option to close games while Jhoan Duran is sidelined several weeks with an oblique injury. However, the Twins could mix and match the two in save situations.
Mar 18 2024Stewart and Griffin Jax are viewed as the most likely candidates to handle save situations for the Twins in the first few weeks of the season after president of baseball operations Derek Falvey announced Monday that Jhoan Duran (oblique) will begin the campaign on the injured list, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Falvey didn't comment specifically on the Twins' plans at closer sans Duran, but Stewart and Jax represent the team's top-performing bullpen arms from 2023 that were retained heading into 2024. Though he spent considerable time on the shelf while tending to a sore elbow, Stewart was dominant when he was available last season, pitching to an 0.65 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 39:11 K:BB in 27.2 innings. Jax's numbers (3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 68:19 K:BB in 65.1 innings) weren't quite as impressive in comparison, but he has multiple seasons under his belt as a reliable relief arm for Minnesota in addition to possessing a much stronger track record on the health front. That might be enough to give Jax the early edge on save chances over Stewart, who still profiles as a decent late-round dart in mixed leagues and AL-only leagues in any case.
Sep 26 2023Stewart (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.comreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been sidelined by elbow tendinitis since late June but is ready to rejoin the Twins for home stretch of the regular season. Stewart posted a 0.70 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB across 25.2 innings prior to the injury, but he may need to pitch well in his appearances this week in order to crack Minnesota's playoff roster.
Sep 13 2023Stewart (elbow) is headed to Triple-A St. Paul to begin a rehab assignment, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart hasn't appeared in a game in nearly three months while dealing with elbow tendinitis and a subsequent setback. It appears he's made some recent progress, though, and he would seem to have a shot to make it back before the end of the regular season. Stewart has been a pleasant surprise out of the Twins' bullpen this season with a 0.70 ERA and 35:11 K:BB over 25.2 innings of work.
Sep 4 2023Stewart (elbow) will throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw a 15-pitch bullpen session last weekend, so it's been a steady progression for Stewart. The 31-year-old righty has been out since late June with elbow tendinitis and an ensuing setback in his recovery, but he's still got a chance to make it all the way back this season.
Aug 25 2023Stewart (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his first time throwing off a mound since he suffered a setback with his injured right elbow in late July. Stewart been on the shelf since late June with what was originally diagnosed as elbow tendinitis. He's aiming to return around Sept. 10.
Aug 20 2023Stewart (elbow) has been throwing off flat ground from 90 feet as of Tuesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slowly but surely, Stewart is increasing his throwing distance as he works his way back from right elbow soreness. Twins head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta said that Stewart could be cleared to begin throwing bullpen sessions by late August, which would keep hope alive for a September return from the 60-day injured list.
Aug 7 2023Stewart (elbow) played catch from 60-to-75 feet Saturday and is slowly working to a bullpen progression, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart experienced a setback with his elbow following a bullpen session July 29 and was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. On a more fortunate note, Stewart hasn't been shut down from throwing entirely following his setback, though the Twins plan on bringing him along more slowly this time around. Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler said Friday that Stewart could be activated in four weeks if all goes well during the rehab process, meaning the right-hander likely won't be back with the big club until around early or mid-September.
Aug 4 2023Stewart (elbow) was transferred Friday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jordan Luplow, claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday, will fill the vacated spot on the Twins' 40-man roster. Stewart has been out since late June due to right elbow tendinitis and just recently resumed throwing off a mound.
Jul 26 2023Stewart (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart said afterward that his elbow didn't bother him during the workout, so he'll plan to throw another bullpen session Saturday before the Twins determine his next steps. The right-hander remains without a definitive target date for his return from the 15-day injured list, but he appears to progressing well in his recovery.
Jul 16 2023Stewart (elbow) has been playing catch from up to 90 feet without issues and hopes to be back in "several weeks"after building up his throwing progression, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A report on July 7 said he'd be ready soon after the All-Star break, but it sounds like he's still weeks away if he's only throwing long toss. Stewart went on the injured list on June 27 with right elbow tendinitis.
Jul 7 2023Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said in an interview on MLB Network Radio on Friday that Stewart (elbow) is expected back "soon" after the All-Star break, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart went on the injured list last week with right elbow tendinitis and it sounds like it could just be a minimum 15-day absence or close to it. He's been a revelation out of the Twins' bullpen this season, posting a 0.70 ERA and 35:11 K:BB over 25.2 innings of work.
Jun 28 2023An exam on Stewart's injured right elbow confirmed he has tendinitis, the Associated Press reports. "Everything I think came out just as we thought it would," manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow soreness. While it sounds like he's avoided a worse-case scenario, there's still not a timetable for his return. Still, it sounds like he has a chance to return in mid-July.
Jun 27 2023Minnesota placed Stewart on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There is no timetable for Stewart's return to the Twins' bullpen, but for now it doesn't sound like an overly serious diagnosis. He's been brilliant so far this season, boasting a 0.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 25.2 innings of relief.
May 27 2023Stewart picked up the save Saturday against the Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jhoan Duran threw a scoreless eighth inning and Jorge Lopez couldn't finish the ninth inning (despite a 9-4 lead), so Stewart was called in to finish the game and convert a save chance. Stewart has suddenly become an reliable option in a struggling bullpen as he's thrown 14 scoreless innings with 15 strikeouts (though he has a concerning 11 walks). He could see increasing high-leverage opportunities if he can issue fewer free passes.
Nov 4 2019Stewart was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Stewart being sent to the minors, the Blue Jays have cleared a spot on the 40-man roster. He struggled across stops with Los Angeles and Toronto in 2019, accruing a 9.82 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 25.2 frames.
Aug 25 2019Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
Aug 24 2019Stewart (3-0) tossed five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four. He earned the win in Saturday's 7-5 victory over the Mariners.
Aug 13 2019Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Aug 12 2019Stewart (2-0) gave up three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out three through 5.1 innings to take the win over the Rangers on Monday.
Aug 11 2019Stewart is an option to serve as the primary pitcher in Monday's game against the Rangers, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Aug 9 2019Stewart will be recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.
Aug 8 2019Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
Aug 7 2019Stewart (1-0) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out three across four scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Rays.
Aug 5 2019Stewart was called up by the Blue Jays on Monday.
Jul 31 2019Stewart was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
Jun 19 2018Stewart is with the Dodgers as their 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Stewart has shuttled between Los Angeles and Triple-A Oklahoma City throughout the season. He hasn't done much during his time in the majors to demand more opportunities, posting a 5.60 ERA in 17.2 innings.
Jun 15 2018Stewart started for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday in the club's 4-3 loss to Salt Lake, tossing three innings and giving up two runs on four hits and a walk.It was Stewart's first appearance in the Pacific Coast League since being optioned back to the minors six days earlier. The right-hander had made three appearances out of the bullpen during his latest stint with the Dodgers, so that likely explains why Oklahoma City limited him to 65 pitches Thursday as he rejoined the rotation. The Dodgers have been dealing with a deluge of injuries to their starting staff in recent weeks, but with Rich Hill (finger) on tap to come off the disabled list next week, any opening for Stewart in the big-league rotation has seemingly closed.
Jun 7 2018Stewart coughed up three runs (two earned) on two hits and retired just one batter in Thursday's 8-7 win over the Pirates.All of the damage came on a three-run home run by Elias Diaz, resulting in Stewart getting the hook in favor of Kenley Jansen, who recorded a five-out save. There was some thought that Stewart might get a look in the rotation after he was promoted back to the big leagues last week when Kenta Maeda (hip) and Clayton Kershaw (back) landed on the disabled list, but Stewart has instead made his subsequent three appearances out of the bullpen. He has given up runs in each of those outings and could be returned to Triple-A Oklahoma City before long.
Jun 1 2018Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.This is the fifth time Stewart has been recalled from Triple-A this season -- this time replacing Clayton Kershaw (back) on the active roster. Stewart's last game action was May 28 for the Dodgers, so he could be an option to slot into the rotation while Kershaw is sidelined, or he could simply act as a long reliever. He has a career 4.50 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 65 strikeouts in 76 MLB innings.
May 28 2018Stewart allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks across four innings in a no-decision Monday against the Phillies. He struck out five.Stewart gave up an unearned run on his own wild pitch in the first inning and was tagged for a three-run home run by Cesar Hernandez in the second. He was better over the next couple of frames, but an elevated pitch count factored into his removal before the fifth. Stewart has a 4.61 ERA on the season, but regardless of how he did in this start he seemed set to return to a long relief role when Clayton Kershaw (biceps) returns later this week.
May 28 2018Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that Stewart would likely transition to a long-relief role following the right-hander's start Monday against the Phillies, Roberts confirmed over the weekend that Clayton Kershaw (biceps) would return from the 10-day disabled list to start Thursday's series finale against Philadelphia, forcing the Dodgers to drop a starter from their rotation. Despite performing credibly in his first start May 22 against the Rockies while being limited to 63 pitches, Stewart hasn't built up enough cachet to stick in the rotation over Ross Stripling, who has posted a 1.23 ERA and 31:2 K:BB over his last four starts. Once he completes the start Monday, Stewart will likely take a few days to rest before being available out of the bullpen for the Dodgers' weekend series in Colorado.
May 23 2018Manager Dave Roberts said after Tuesday's game that Stewart did enough to deserve another start, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.The 26-year-old Stewart fared well in his first start of the season for the big club. He was limited to 63 pitches Tuesday and didn't go far enough to qualify for the win, but the Dodgers did win the game after Stewart tossed four innings of two-run ball with one strikeout. It sounds like he will be afforded another turn next week at home against the Phillies before Clayton Kershaw (biceps) returns and supplants Stewart in the Dodgers' rotation.
May 23 2018Stewart gave up two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one over four innings in a spot-start Tuesday. He did not factor in the decision in a 5-3 win over Colorado.Stewart was called up to take Rich Hill's (blister) spot in the rotation. The 26-year-old was aggresive in the zone, firing 40 of his 63 pitches for strikes. He wasn't able to go deep enough into the game to reap the benefits of the Dodgers' sixth-inning comeback. Hill is expected to miss up to four weeks, so Stewart could see at least one more turn in the rotation if Clayton Kershaw (biceps) doesn't make his return from the DL this weekend.
May 22 2018Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and will start Tuesday against the Rockies.As expected, Stewart was summoned from the minors to take Rich Hill's place in the rotation. The 26-year-old owns a 4.37 ERA across 68 career big-league innings. Through five starts with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, Stewart has compiled a shiny 2.08 ERA. Pat Venditte was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.
May 21 2018Stewart will be called up prior to Tuesday's matchup against the Rockies and either start of come out of the bullpen, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.Manager Dave Roberts has elected to call up Stewart ahead of Tuesday's matchup, and he'll give Kenta Maeda the nod for Wednesday's game. It's unclear whether Stewart will work in relief or get the start, but he figures to be utilized in some way. The 26-year-old has been near untouchable at Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, accruing a 2.08 ERA over 21.2 innings.
May 9 2018Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.Stewart will rejoin the Dodgers to offer a fresh bullpen arm after manager Dave Roberts deployed seven relievers during Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old, who owns a 3.38 ERA across 2.2 innings with the big-league club this season, will offer length out of the bullpen during his time in the majors. Yimi Garcia was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.
May 6 2018Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.Stewart's promotion this time around comes under unfortunate circumstances, as he'll join the roster as the corresponding move to the placement of ace Clayton Kershaw (biceps) on the DL. Stewart owns a 2.41 ERA through four starts in the Pacific Coast League, and should be able to provide the team with a long relief option as they sort out their long-term rotation plan, which depends heavily on the status of Kershaw.
May 1 2018Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.Stewart was used from the bullpen during Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, giving up one run on three hits and a walk over 1.2 innings while striking out three batters. He'll return to Oklahoma City, where he owns a 2.41 ERA and 1.04 WHIP after four starts (18.2 innings).
Apr 30 2018Stewart won't start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks and will instead be available out of the bullpen, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Shortly after recalling Stewart from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, the Dodgers listed the right-hander as the starter for Monday's series opener in Arizona, but manager Dave Roberts later reversed course and appointed long reliever Ross Stripling for the spot start. Since Stripling worked an inning in relief Saturday and has yet to cover from than two frames in any of his appearances this season, it's likely he'll face a restricted pitch count Monday, so Stewart could be called upon to cover multiple innings in relief as part of a bullpen game. With Rich Hill (finger) also in line to miss a fourth consecutive turn during the upcoming weekend series with the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico, both Stripling and Stewart could be in the mix for an additional spot start, though it's more likely that Walker Buehler will be recalled from High-A Rancho Cucamonga to serve as the Dodgers' 26th man and pick up a start.
Apr 29 2018Stewart was promoted to the major leagues Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Stewart will take the roster spot of Yasiel Puig (ankle), who's headed to the 10-day disabled list. The 26-year-old has been impressive at Triple-A Oklahoma City through four starts, accruing a 2.41 ERA and striking out 20 across 18.2 innings. With Rich Hill (finger) unable to make Monday's start against the Giants, Stewart is a prime candidate to get the nod in what would be his first big-league outing of the season.
Apr 22 2018Stewart won't be summoned from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make a spot start against the Nationals after the Dodgers announced Walker Buehler as Monday's starter.Stewart has been a standout performer for the Triple-A club in each of the past two seasons and is off to another strong start in 2018, but he doesn't possess the long-term upside of Buehler, a 23-year-old righty with a mid-to-high-90s fastball and a plus curveball. Though Buehler will take the hill Monday, he'll likely need a quality showing to earn another turn at Stewart's expense the next time a sixth starter is needed at some point between April 27 and May 1, when the Dodgers will play six games in a five-game span.
Apr 19 2018Stewart is a candidate to start Monday against the Marlins, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.The Dodgers will need an additional starter next week with Rich Hill (finger) on the disabled list and the team lined up for a doubleheader against the Giants later in the week. Stewart and Walker Buehler appear to be the most likely options to temporarily join the big-league rotation, as both are lined up to pitch over the weekend after toeing the rubber for Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier in the week (Buehler on Monday and Stewart on Tuesday). The 26-year-old Stewart owns a 2.65 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB across three starts (17 innings) at Triple-A this season, though he posted a lackluster 5.27 ERA in four major-league starts in 2017. Should Stewart be called upon to start Monday, he could stick in the rotation to start one of the team's doubleheader games later in the week if he holds his own.
Mar 7 2018Stewart, who can be optioned to the minors without passing through waivers, may end up back at Triple-A to stretch out as a starter if he doesn't break camp on the Dodgers' 25-man roster as a swingman in the bullpen.If the Dodgers are creative with their use of the 10-day DL again in 2018, Stewart figures to enter the mix as a starter at some point this season, but he may end up shuttling between the rotation and the bullpen at the big-league level, while bouncing back and forth between Oklahoma City and Los Angeles.
Sep 2 2017Stewart allowed one run on two hits and four walks while striking out five batters through four innings during Saturday's loss to San Diego. He didn't factor into the decision.This was Stewart's fourth start this season with the Dodgers, so it was a little surprising to see him pulled after just 72 pitches. It's not a significant fantasy development, though. A healthy Los Angeles rotation doesn't include Stewart, and he hasn't shown enough in the majors to be viewed as anything other than a spot-start flier. It wouldn't be shocking if he moved to the bullpen following Saturday's start, either.
Sep 2 2017Stewart was called up for his start against the Padres during Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.Stewart will make his fourth spot start of the season for Los Angeles, his latest coming against the Pirates on Aug. 22. During that game, the right-hander allowed five earned runs in just two innings. Over the course of the season, he's made 10 major-league appearances, posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, and a 17:11 K:BB.
Aug 30 2017Stewart will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.The Dodgers need an extra starter for Saturday's doubleheader, so Stewart will get the ball for his fourth spot start of the season. He was tagged for five runs on four hits and four walks through two innings during his last start, and he's now allowed nine runs over his last 7.1 innings (two starts, one relief appearance) with the big club. He still owns a respectable 3.38 ERA through 24 major-league innings this season. With rosters set to expand at the beginning of September, Stewart will most likely stick around with the Dodgers, though it's fully expected that he'll transition to the bullpen.
Aug 23 2017Stewart was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.Stewart was called upon to make a spot start Tuesday against the Pirates. It certainly wasn't his best showing, as he gave up five runs on four hits and four walks over just two innings. In a corresponding move, Kyle Farmer was recalled from Oklahoma City.
Aug 22 2017Stewart allowed five runs on four hits and four walks over two innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Pirates. He struck out two.Stewart was actually scoreless through two innings before unraveling in the third. Before retiring a batter he allowed a two-run home run to Starling Marte and loaded the bases, with each runner coming around to score against the bullpen. While he owns a respectable 3.38 ERA and 1.29 WHIP on the season, Stewart has allowed nine runs over his last 7.1 innings with the Dodgers and seems likely to return to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Aug 22 2017Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and named the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.Alex Wood (chest) was sent to the disabled list to clear room for Stewart, who is set to make his third big-league start of the season. Stewart allowed seven runs (two earned) on eight hits and four walks across 7.2 innings during his first two starts for the Dodgers, so he'll look to improve the third time around. Yu Darvish (back) is expected to return over the weekend, so this may be Stewart's only start before being sent back to the minors or shifted into the bullpen.
Aug 21 2017Stewart is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Stewart will rejoin the Dodgers to make his third major-league start of the season in place of the injured Yu Darvish (back). While he owns an impressive 2.03 ERA and 20:2 K:BB through four starts (13.1 innings) with Oklahoma City this season, he hasn't been able to translate that success to the majors yet; Stewart allowed seven runs (two earned) on eight hits and four walks across 7.2 innings during his first two spot starts for the Dodgers. With Darvish set to miss just one turn in the rotation, Stewart will likely be back in the minors following Tuesday's start.
Aug 19 2017Stewart is a candidate to make a spot start Tuesday against the Pirates, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.With Yu Darvish (back) set to miss his next turn in the rotation while on the shelf, Stewart could rejoin the Dodgers to make his third big-league start of the season. The 25-year-old owns a 2.03 ERA and 20:2 K:BB through four starts (13.1 innings) with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, though he labored through his two spot starts for the big club earlier in the season, allowing seven runs (two earned) on eight hits and four walks in 7.2 innings.
Aug 8 2017Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.He takes the place of Luis Avilan, who was placed on the paternity list as a corresponding move. While Stewart is an option to start when a need arises, he will likely head to the bullpen and serve as a multi-inning reliever, while staying on something resembling a starter's schedule. Stewart did not allow a run while striking out 10 in 13 innings as a reliever earlier this year.
Aug 2 2017Stewart allowed two runs on three hits and three walks through four innings in Wednesday's loss to the Braves. He struck out one.It was another short outing for Stewart, though he ultimately held his own in his second start of the season. The 25-year-old has allowed just two earned runs over 7.2 innings in his pair of spot starts, but it seems unlikely that he'll get another turn in the rotation with the recent addition of Yu Darvish. He still owns a shiny 0.89 ERA in 20.2 major-league innings this season, so he could transition to a long-relief role.
Aug 2 2017Stewart will start Wednesday's game against the Braves, Alanah Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.With Brandon McCarthy (finger) not set to return from the disabled list this week and with the newly acquired Yu Darvish not making his Dodgers debut until Friday against the Mets, Stewart will receive another turn through the rotation as the team's fifth starter. Stewart failed to escape the fourth inning in his first start of the season July 26 against the Twins, giving up five unearned runs and allowing five hits and one walk. If Stewart is able to deliver better results Wednesday, manager Dave Roberts could keep the right-hander around in long-relief role following the start.
Jul 27 2017Stewart gave up five unearned runs on five hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Twins. He struck out two.Errors by Yasmani Grandal in the third inning and Logan Forsythe in the fourth gave the Twins a 5-0 lead and chased Stewart from the game, but the Dodgers rallied to take him off the hook for the loss. The 25-year-old maintained his pristine 0.00 ERA thanks to the defensive miscues, but he'll still likely head back to the bullpen for now.
Jul 25 2017Stewart has been named as the starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Stewart will get his first shot in the Dodgers' rotation this season after spending his time in long relief recently. The 25-year-old was plagued by an illness this weekend but has recovered and will have a 50-to-60 pitch limit during Wednesday's game. He has a chance to stick in the rotation if he performs well.
Jul 23 2017Manager Dave Roberts said prior to Sunday's game against the Nationals that Stewart is feeling under the weather due to an upper-respiratory condition, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.It seems that Stewart's illness is being passed around the Dodgers' clubhouse, as Kenley Jansen was sick last week, Justin Turner was forced to sit out Saturday while battling bronchitis, and Rich Hill is still getting over a respiratory issue of his own. In Stewart's case, the Dodgers don't believe it's anything significant and he could be available out of the bullpen Sunday, though Roberts might prefer to avoid using the right-hander if possible.
Jul 21 2017Stewart tossed two scoreless innings Thursday, walking one and striking out one in a loss to the Braves.Make that 13 scoreless innings for the 25-year-old in the majors this season. All of his appearances have been two or more innings, so he appears to be manager Dave Roberts' long reliever of choice. Stewart, however, isn't striking out enough batters (6.9 K/9) to have relative fantasy value in his current role.
Jul 6 2017Stewart has allowed one hit and one walk with seven strikeouts across seven scoreless innings this season.The Dodgers look like they want to keep the 25-year-old stretched out and available should they want to plug him into the back end of the rotation in the second half of the season. Stewart had a 3.24 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 13 strikeouts over 8.1 innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season after spending most of the spring recovering from shoulder tendinitis.
Jun 26 2017Stewart was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.Stewart has appeared in just one game at the major league level this season, but it was a strong outing, as he struck out four in three scoreless innings against the Mets. With Brandon McCarthy out for the next ten days or so, the Dodgers need a short-term call-up with an arm capable of eating multiple innings. Expect Stewart to serve in a long relief role while he's on the major league roster.
Jun 20 2017Stewart threw three innings of no-hit ball to finish off the Mets in Tuesday's 12-0 win, striking out four while allowing just a walk and a hit batsman for his first career save.Stewart's current long-relief role doesn't lend itself to much fantasy value, as he won't see many chances to earn three-inning saves like this one. However, his promising track record in the minors should eventually earn him some starts when room opens up in the Dodgers' rotation.
Jun 18 2017Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA reports.Stewart, who remains one of the Dodgers' top pitching prospects, made five starts with the big-league club last season but has spent the majority of his 2017 campaign on the disabled list with shoulder tendinitis. The 25-year-old returned to the field in early June and has posted a 3.24 ERA over three starts (8.1 innings) with Oklahoma City. Stewart will operate in a long-relief role with the Dodgers this season, but the team still views him as a starter in the long-term.
Jun 1 2017Stewart (shoulder) will start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.Stewart is set to make his first rehab appearance for Oklahoma City after getting roughed up at High-A on Saturday; he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk while recording just one out for Rancho Cucamonga. Given he's been sidelined for an extended period of time, Stewart will likely need multiple rehab appearances before he is ready to return.
May 29 2017Stewart (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.Given Stewart has been sidelined all season with a shoulder injury, the Dodgers decided to shift him to the 60-day DL to clear a spot on the 40-man for Brandon Morrow. He'll be eligible to return at the start of June, though he'll likely need more time before he is ready to rejoin the big club.
May 27 2017Stewart (shoulder) is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Stewart made a few appearances in extended spring training games earlier in the week, and apparently that went without a hitch, so he'll head to Rancho Cucamonga. Seeing as the 25-year-old has been sidelined since early spring training with shoulder tendinitis, Stewart will likely need at least a few appearances at High-A to build up his arm strength before he returns.
May 27 2017Stewart (shoulder) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk while recording just one out in his rehab appearance with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday.Pitching in his first live action since March, Stewart struggled mightily while throwing just 23 pitches. A little rust is to be expected after a long recovery period and he should have several opportunities to find his rhythm as he works his way back from the DL. Nonetheless, this certainly isn't the start the Dodgers wanted to see out of their young arm.
May 19 2017Stewart (shoulder) threw two innings in an extended spring training game Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of The Orange County Register reports.Manager Dave Roberts said Stewart "came out well" in the appearance, but noted room for improvement. "Hopefully we'll continue to build him up to four, potentially five innings," said Roberts, "We see him as a starter but obviously can use him in the 'pen for long relief." The young right-hander made seven appearances with the Dodgers last season and posted a 2.49 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP over nine starts for Triple-A Oklahoma City, so there's certainly evidence of potential, but he'll need to build up his arm strength before making an impact this year.