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JUNE 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Moving to rotation Manager Dave Roberts said after Wednesday's win over San Diego that Casparius' next appearance will be as a starter, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Roberts previously suggested that Casparius may move into a starting role to help out a Dodgers rotation that has been decimated by injuries. The 26-year-old righty pitched four innings of one-run ball during Wednesday's bullpen game -- a good enough showing for the team to commit to using him as a starter for the immediate future. Casparius has worked primarily out of the bullpen to the tune of a 2.79 ERA since arriving in the majors last season, though he served as a starter in nearly all of his minor-league outings.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moving into rotation Manager Dave Roberts said after Wednesday's 5-2 win over San Diego that Casparius will operate as a traditional starter in his next appearance, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. "Wher...

Impact Casparius technically made his second start of the season Wednesday, but he was deployed as something between an opener and a traditional starter after he had previously been working out of the bullpen. The right-hander was still stretched out enough to give the Dodgers four innings and 54 pitches in the outing, finishing the night with two strikeouts and one earned run allowed on three hits and two walks. The 26-year-old has found success no matter how the Dodgers have used him this season, as he now owns a shiny 2.86 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 46:9 K:BB across 44 innings. He'll still likely be on somewhat of a workload restriction in his next start -- which is expected to fall early next week at home versus the Padres -- but Casparius could be capable of giving the Dodgers five or six innings and around 70 to 80 pitches.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández hits a 3-run homer and the Dodgers beat the Padres 5-2 to win the series

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JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Could get stretched out Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Wednesday that Casparius could be stretched out as a starting pitcher, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Casparius is starting Wednesday's contest in San Diego, and he won't be used as a traditional opener, according to Roberts. The right-hander hasn't recorded more than five outs or thrown more than 28 pitches in an appearance in nearly three weeks, but he's gone at least three innings in four outings this season and was used primarily as a starter in the minors. The Dodgers are seeking rotation help amidst a slew of injuries, and Roberts feels more comfortable with the idea of moving Casparius into the rotation because the team just got Michael Kopech and Kirby Yates back in the bullpen.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could get stretched out Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Wednesday that Casparius could be stretched out as a starting pitcher, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Casparius is starting Wednesday's contest in San Diego and it will not be a traditional opener situation, per Roberts. The right-hander hasn't recorded more than five outs or thrown more than 28 pitches in an appearance in nearly three weeks, but he's gone at least three innings in four outings this season and was used primarily as a starter in the minors. The Dodgers are seeking rotation help amidst a slew of injuries, and Roberts feels more comfortable with the idea of moving Casparius into the rotation because he just got Michael Kopech and Kirby Yates back in the bullpen.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Wednesday's game Casparius will be the Dodgers' opening pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Padres, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.

Impact Casparius is stretched out enough to provide multiple innings if that's the route manager Dave Roberts wants to take, but Justin Wrobleski is expected to absorb the bulk of Wednesday's workload for the Dodgers. The right-handed Casparius has been excellent for Los Angeles this season, collecting a 2.93 ERA and 44:7 K:BB over 40 innings.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Wednesday's game Casparius will be the Dodgers' opening pitcher in Wednesday's game against the Padres, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Nolan Arenado's ninth-inning RBI double lifts the Cardinals over the Dodgers 2-1

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JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides big boost in relief Casparius earned a hold against the Mets in Friday's extra-innings contest, allowing one walk and striking out six batters in three hitless and scoreless frames.

Impact A 98-minute rain delay in the top of the third inning caused both starting pitchers to have abbreviated outings, with Los Angeles' Clayton Kershaw tossing just two innings. Matt Sauer and Casparius absorbed three innings apiece thereafter to help preserve the team's bullpen, though LA still used eight pitchers overall due to the game lasting 13 frames. Casparius' outing was the most impressive of any of the team's hurlers -- he not only held New York hitless but also notched 13 whiffs on just 46 pitches and struck out six of the 10 batters he faced, including Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor (twice). The dominant effort was a continuation of what has been a breakthrough campaign for the right-hander. In addition to posting a 2.94 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 38:6 K:BB through 33.2 innings, Casparius ranks above the 80th percentile in almost every advanced metric, including in the 93rd percentile in pitching run value and in the 95th percentile in fastball run value.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides big boost in relief Casparius earned a hold against the Mets in Friday's extra-innings contest, allowing one walk and striking out six batters in three hitless and scoreless frames.

Impact A 98-minute rain delay in the top of the third inning caused both starting pitchers to have abbreviated outings, with Los Angeles' Clayton Kershaw tossing just two frames. Matt Sauer and Casparius absorbed three innings apiece thereafter to help somewhat preserve the team's bullpen, though LA still used eight pitchers overall due to the game lasting 13 frames. Casparius' outing was the most impressive of any of the team's hurlers -- he not only held New York hitless but also notched 13 whiffs on just 46 pitches and struck out six of the 10 batters he faced, including Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor (twice). The dominant effort was a continuation of what has been a breakthrough campaign for the right-hander. In addition to posting a 2.94 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 38:6 K:BB through 33.2 innings, Casparius ranks above the 80th percentile leaguewide in almost every advanced metric, including in the 93rd percentile in pitching run value and in the 95th percentile in fastball run value.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Gonsolin, Freddie Freeman lead Dodgers past Diamondbacks 8-1

Tony Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings and Freddie Freeman homered on a 4-for-4 day to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to relief role Casparius will work in a relief role during the Dodgers' weekend series against the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Casparius worked in a bulk relief role and earned a win after completing four innings against the Marlins. He was projected to start or work multiple innings again Sunday, though manager Dave Roberts suggested that Casparius would instead take on a more traditional relief role. Tony Gonsolin will start Sunday.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Improves to 4-0 Casparius (4-0) allowed a run on five hits and two walks over four innings Monday, striking out five and earning a win over the Marlins.

Impact Casparius entered the game in the second inning after Jack Dreyer opened the game with 1.1 scoreless frames. It was Casparius' fourth win in his last five appearances and his longest outing of the season, both in innings pitched and pitch count (70). He forced 12 whiffs, including four each with the slider and fastball. Casparius has benefited from the Dodgers' myriad of injuries in the pitching department and should continue working a bulk role for the near future. His next outing -- whether as a traditional starter or another piggyback outing -- is lined up to be this weekend in Arizona.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani and Freeman homer off Alcántara as Dodgers beat Marlins 7-4

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MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

In line for bulk relief duty Casparius is in line to serve as the bulk reliever for the Dodgers on Monday in Miami behind opener Jack Dreyer, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Casparius hasn't pitched in more than a week, having struck out five over 3.2 scoreless innings on April 27 against the Pirates. He threw a season-high 54 pitches in that outing but has been used primarily as a starter throughout his minor-league career. Casparius could earn additional bulk relief outings and/or traditional starts as the Dodgers navigate injuries to Clayton Kershaw (toe), Blake Snell (shoulder), and Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) and continue to wait on Shohei Ohtani being available to pitch.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining rotation Monday Casparius is slated to either start of serve as a bulk reliever in Monday's game against the Marlins in Miami, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact MLB.com officially lists Casparius as the Dodgers' probable starting pitcher for Monday, though it's possible manager Dave Roberts makes a late change and deploys an opener in front of the right-hander. Either way, Casparius is poised to handle the bulk of the innings for the Dodgers on Monday and could be in store for multiple turns through the rotation while Los Angeles waits for the likes of Clayton Kershaw (toe), Blake Snell (shoulder), Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) to complete their throwing progressions. Kershaw is in the midst of a rehab assignment and is the closest to being ready to start for the big club, but Casparius might stick around as a member of a six-man rotation even after Kershaw returns. Including a brutal outing April 12 against the Cubs in which he surrendered six earned runs over 1.2 innings, Casparius has been stellar over his 11 appearances (one start) on the season, logging a 2.91 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 23:3 K:BB in 21.2 innings. He got stretched out to 3.2 innings and 54 pitches in his last relief outing April 27 against the Pirates, so Casparius could be capable of giving the Dodgers five innings Monday if he's economical with his pitch count.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins start 3-game series at home against the Dodgers

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MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Tyler Glasnow is the latest Dodgers starting pitcher to hit the injured list

Right-hander Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers with right shoulder inflammation in the latest setback for the defending World Seri...

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

In conversation for starting role Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that the Dodgers are thinking about stretching out Casparius as a starter, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Roberts' comment came aver Casparius improved his record to 3-0 by nabbing a win Sunday against Pittsburgh after taking over in the second inning for starter Tyler Glasnow, who was pulled due to a shoulder injury. Roberts said that Casparius "saved our tails" in regard to the righty's preservation of the bullpen and effective pitching -- he gave Los Angeles 3.2 scoreless frames, throwing 36 of 54 pitches for strikes and fanning five batters without issuing a walk. Casparius has been very effective as a whole this season, posting a 2.91 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 23:3 K:BB over 21.2 frames, and six of his 11 appearances have lasted two or more innings. Those numbers are all the remarkable given that the 26-year-old gave up six earned runs in a 1.2-inning outing against the Cubs on April 12; in Casparius' other 10 appearances combined, he's yielded just one run over 20 frames. The Dodgers' rotation depth is wearing thin due to shoulder injuries incurred by Glasnow and Blake Snell, though Tony Gonsolin (back) is expected to be activated from the IL ahead of a start Wednesday. Still, the team is likely to deploy a bullpen game Tuesday and is coming up on a stretch of 19 games in 20 days, so there may be an opening for Casparius to join the rotation at some point. He worked primarily as a starter in the minors, including in 2024, during which he started 19 of the 21 games in which he appeared between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers overcome early deficit for 9-2 victory over the Pirates

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APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow leaves game with 'discomfort'

One month into the regular season and the Los Angeles Dodgers already have two starters dealing with shoulder injuries after right-hander Tyler Glasnow left Sunday’s outing against...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Lasts 2.2 innings in bullpen game Casparius didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Cubs after allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out four batters across 2.2 shutout innings.

Impact Casparius looked sharp in his first career major-league start, as a second-inning double from Michael Busch was all the Cubs' offense could muster against him. Casparius turned the game over to the bullpen once Chicago's lineup turned over midway through the third frame, at which point the Cubs' bats began to wake up. The amount of injuries plaguing Los Angeles' pitching staff makes it possible that the 26-year-old righty will get a chance to make another start next week, though there's no guarantee he'll pitch deep enough into a game to qualify for a win.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting bullpen game Casparius will be the opening pitcher for the Dodgers in Wednesday's bullpen game against the Cubs, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Casparius' longest appearance this season came one week ago when he threw three innings and 47 pitches against the Rockies. He last pitched Sunday's tossing 1.2 frames versus the Rangers. The right-hander will be followed by a parade of Dodgers relievers.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Nolan Arenado's ninth-inning RBI double lifts the Cardinals over the Dodgers 2-1

Tony Gonsolin, Freddie Freeman lead Dodgers past Diamondbacks 8-1

Ohtani and Freeman homer off Alcántara as Dodgers beat Marlins 7-4

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Tyler Glasnow is the latest Dodgers starting pitcher to hit the injured list

Dodgers overcome early deficit for 9-2 victory over the Pirates

Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow leaves game with 'discomfort'