Dodgers Roster Moves: Fireballer Stewart Returns from Injured List

The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers have made a roster move, activating 34-year-old hard-throwing relief pitcher Brock Stewart from the injured list. In a corresponding move, the team optioned 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott to Triple-A.

Stewart's return comes after a tumultuous period marked by injuries. Last season, after being traded to the Dodgers from the Twins, he pitched only four games before his season was cut short by a shoulder injury. He began the current season on the injured list and, after returning in early May, pitched only two more games before being sidelined again with a left foot bone spur injury.

Following a period of rest and rehabilitation, Stewart is now healthy and available to pitch. His activation coincides with the Dodgers' current road trip, which includes a series against his former team, the Minnesota Twins. This presents a potential opportunity for Stewart to face his old club.

Stewart has appeared in two games this season, recording one hold without allowing any runs. He has pitched a total of two innings, maintaining a 0.00 earned run average. His return adds depth to the Dodgers' bullpen as they continue their season.