Dodgers' Stewart Lands Back on IL With Bone Spur After Brief Return

The Los Angeles Dodgers' season has been a rollercoaster of high expectations and frustrating setbacks, and the recent news regarding pitcher Brock Stewart is yet another blow. Stewart, a hard-throwing 34-year-old reliever, has once again found himself on the injured list, this time with a left foot bone spur.

This latest injury is particularly disheartening given Stewart's history with the team and his recent return. After being traded back to the Dodgers last season, he managed only 3.2 innings across four appearances before a shoulder injury ended his year. He began this season on the IL, finally making his 2026 debut on May 7th, pitching a clean inning. His second appearance yesterday against the Braves was also scoreless, but the relief was short-lived.

The timing of Stewart's re-injury is especially ironic, as it comes on the same day the Dodgers welcomed back their Cy Young Award winner, Blake Snell. While the return of a star pitcher is cause for celebration, it's overshadowed by the news that another key arm, Stewart, is once again sidelined. This situation highlights the precarious nature of baseball, where even a brief moment of success can be quickly followed by disappointment.

For fans in Taiwan, where baseball is a national passion, this kind of news is all too familiar. We understand the dedication and hope that goes into each season, only to be dashed by injuries. The Dodgers, with their significant investment in talent, are expected to contend, but injuries to key players like Stewart and closer Edwin Diaz (who is out for the season after elbow surgery) raise serious questions about their depth and resilience. This story is a stark reminder that even the most talented teams are vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the sport.