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Dave Roberts Names Pitcher Who Could Fill Dodgers' Multi-Inning Reliever Role Ben Casparius, who debuted in 2024, is poised for a key role in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen in 2025.

MARCH 7, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Dave Roberts Names Pitcher Who Could Fill Dodgers' Multi-Inning Reliever Role Ben Casparius, who debuted in 2024, is poised for a key role in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen in 2025.

MARCH 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Favored for Opening Day bullpen Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Casparius has a solid chance to open the season with the Dodgers as a multi-inning reliever, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Casparius debuted in the majors last season, allowing two earned runs while striking out 12 batters over 8.1 innings in three regular-season appearances. The Dodgers simply have too much talent in their rotation for Casparius to win a starting job, but he appears to have put himself on the inside track for a long relief spot this spring. It's worth noting, however, that Los Angeles is dealing with a plethora of injuries in its bullpen, so the 26-year-old righty may be pushed back into the minors once the other relievers begin returning.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' rookie RHP Ben Casparius to start potential Series clincher With a commanding lead in the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to rookie right-hander Ben Casparius to open Game 4 on the roa...

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Opening in Game 4 Casparius will serve as the Dodgers' opening pitcher Tuesday in Game 4 of the World Series against the Yankees, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.

Impact It will be the first appearance during the World Series for Casparius, who had three scoreless outings versus the Mets in the NLCS. The Dodgers have not revealed who else will pitch Tuesday, but Brent Honeywell is a candidate for multiple innings.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers replace injured RHP Michael Grove with Ben Casparius The Los Angeles Dodgers received approval Tuesday to replace injured pitcher Michael Grove with fellow right-hander Ben Casparius on their N...

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Injured pitcher Michael Grove dropped from Dodgers' NLDS roster, replaced by rookie Ben Casparius

Right-hander Michael Grove has been dropped from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ NL Division Series roster against the San Diego Padres because of an injured shoulder and replaced by righ...

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Joins NLDS roster The Dodgers added Casparius to their NLDS roster Tuesday in place of Michael Grove, who got injured in his last outing, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Casparius made just three appearances in the big leagues for the season, making his last outing Sept. 27. Over the three games, he allowed two earned runs on nine hits with 12 strikeouts and four walks across 8.1 innings. He was able to go 4.1 innings in his final outing and now he finds himself in place of Michael Grove, who was often used as a multi-inning reliever.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Casparius to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Impact Casparius performed well during his bulk-relief outing Friday, giving up one run and striking out seven batters over 4.1 innings. However, the Dodgers will send him back to the minors in an effort to stack their bullpen with as many fresh arms as possible. Justin Wrobleski will be the choice to take Casparius' place on the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fans seven in bulk relief outing Casparius (2-0) picked up the win Friday, giving up two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks over 4.1 relief innings in an 11-4 victory over the Rockies. He struck out seven...

Impact Making only his third career big-league appearance, the 25-year-old right-hander took the mound at Coors Field after opener Ryan Brasier worked the first inning. Casparius wasn't daunted by the environment, tossing 55 of 85 pitches for strikes and setting a new career high in strikeouts. While he's unlikely to play a big role in the postseason for the Dodgers, Casparius may have put himself in the team's pitching plans for 2025. Between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City this year, the 2021 fifth-round pick posted a 3.35 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 106:46 K:BB through 88.2 innings before providing Los Angeles with a 2.16 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB in 8.1 September frames.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Los Angeles The Dodgers recalled Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact Just two days after being optioned to the minors, Casparius will return to the Dodgers' bullpen to make up for the loss of Brusdar Graterol (shoulder), who landed on the 15-day IL on Thursday. The 25-year-old Casparius has been solid during his brief time in the majors, allowing just one earned run over four innings, and he figures to work in middle relief during the final four games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Casparius was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Casparius will return to Oklahoma City after being called up Friday, pitching three innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out five batters in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Rockies. In a corresponding move, right-hander Edgardo Henriquez was called up from Triple-A on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from OKC The Dodgers recalled Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact With the Dodgers planning on using their bullpen arms to get them through Friday's game versus the Rockies, Casparius will come up from Triple-A to add a fresh arm to Los Angeles' pitching staff, replacing Zach Logue. Casparius owns a 3.36 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through 67 innings with Oklahoma City and went unscored upon in one frame during his MLB debut Aug. 31.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Casparius to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Impact Casparius was sent back to Triple-A one day after making his MLB debut in the Dodgers' 8-6 victory over the Diamondbacks. He tossed a scoreless inning of relief and scooped up the win, but he'll likely move back into a starting role as he rejoins Oklahoma City.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Los Angeles The Dodgers recalled Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact With Clayton Kershaw (toe) headed for the injured list, the Dodgers will call upon Casparius to make up for the loss in their pitching staff. The 25-year-old righty has turned in a 3.30 ERA and 1.17 WHIP through 60 innings over 14 appearances (13 starts) at Triple-A and will likely be used out of the bullpen while in Los Angeles, though it's also possible that he makes a spot start in Kershaw's place.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Los Angeles The Dodgers recalled Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact With Clayton Kershaw (toe) headed for the injured list, the Dodgers will call upon Casparius to fill the roster spot. The 25-year-old righty has turned in a 3.30 ERA and 1.17 WHIP through 60 innings over 14 appearances (13 starts) at Triple-A and will likely be used out of the bullpen while in Los Angeles, though it's also possible that he makes a spot start in Kershaw's place.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Casparius to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact The return of Blake Treinen (hip) from the IL will send Casparius back to the minor leagues after just three days in the bigs. The 25-year-old righty didn't appear in a game during his stint with the Dodgers, though he could still be a depth option down the stretch after posting a 3.54 ERA and 1.21 WHIP through 56 frames with Oklahoma City.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Injured pitcher Michael Grove dropped from Dodgers' NLDS roster, replaced by rookie Ben Casparius