The Dodgers welcomed Brett Anderson back to the active roster, and Brock Stewart back to the major leagues, on Sunday. The two pitchers were added to the active roster for today’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
For Anderson, it’s his first major league start since Game 3 of the National League Division Series last year. For Stewart, it’s his third major league call-up of 2016. The right-hander will serve as a long reliever along with another pair of rookies, left-hander Julio Urias and right-hander Ross Stripling.
One of the Dodgers’ corresponding moves was not a surprise.
Right-hander Brandon McCarthy was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right hip stiffness. McCarthy said he expected to go on the DL after his disastrous Saturday start in which he recorded five outs and walked five batters against the Pirates.
The other move was unexpected. Right-handed pitcher Josh Ravin was placed on the disabled list with right triceps inflammation. Ravin had made three appearances out of the Dodgers’ bullpen in his latest cup of coffee without allowing a run.
To make room for Anderson on the 40-man roster, infielder/outfielder Zach Walters was designated for assignment. Walters had split the 2016 season between Triple-A Oklahoma City (94 games) and the majors (three games).
The Dodgers have placed 26 different players on the disabled list in 2016, one shy of matching the major league record for a single season. Ravin had already been on the disabled list earlier in the year with a broken left hand, so today’s move didn’t move the Dodgers any closer to the record.