JUNE 6 • THESTATE.COM
LANDON KNACK
3-2 W-L •
1.47 WHIP •
5.12 ERA
3-2 W-L
1.47 WHIP
5.12 ERA
Dodgers recall LHP Justin Wrobleski amid staff injury crush The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-hander Justin Wrobleski to start in Friday’s series opener on the road against the St.Louis Cardinals....
Sent down to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Knack to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
Impact Knack had made six consecutive turns through the Dodgers rotation, posting a 4.50 ERA and a 28:12 K:BB over 30 innings, but he'll yield his spot to Justin Wrobleski. In four appearances with Oklahoma City this season, Knack logged a 3.98 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across 20.1 innings.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
Control struggles in no-decision Knack worked in just 3.1 innings Friday, allowing four runs on four hits and five walks while striking out one during a 6-5 win against the Mets.
Impact It was a tough outing for a pitcher who looked like he was turning a corner after back-to-back starts of six innings allowing just one earned run. Of Knack's 86 pitches Friday, 40 of them were balls, leading to a season-high five walks in the game. He also surrendered a season-high three home runs though all three came with no outs. That's a pattern that has continued over the 27-year-old's last five starts: the home run ball. Knack has surrendered nine home runs over that stretch, partially leading to his 5.12 ERA on the season. The right-hander is scheduled to make his next start on the road at San Diego.
JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE
Mets face the Dodgers leading series 2-1
The New York Mets bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Los Angeles DodgersJUNE 5
Cruises to win against Yankees Knack (3-2) earned the win over the Yankees on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out six batters over six innings.
Impact Knack had the pressure of pitching on a national stage assuaged early Saturday, as the Dodgers put up four runs in the first inning and six more in the second to hand the right-hander a big lead. The 27-year-old hurler responded with a sharp six frames, and the only run he allowed came on a solo homer by Aaron Judge in the fourth inning. Knack notched a quality start for a second straight outing, and he's allowed a total of two earned runs while posting an 11:3 K:BB over 12 innings during that span. He may not stick in the Dodgers' rotation once the team's bevy of injured starters begin to return, but for now he's lined up to make his next start on the road against the Cardinals.
JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE
Cruises to win against Yankees Knack (3-2) earned the win over the Yankees on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out six batters over six innings.
Impact Knack had the pressure of pitching on a national stage assuaged early Saturday, as the Dodgers put up four runs in the first inning and six more in the second to hand the right-hander a big lead. The 27-year-old hurler responded with a sharp six frames, and the only run he allowed came on a solo homer by Aaron Judge in the fourth inning. Knack notched a quality start for a second straight outing, and he's allowed a total of two earned runs while posting an 11:3 K:BB over 12 innings during that span. He may not stick in the Dodgers' rotation once the team's bevy of injured starters begin to return, but for now he's lined up to make his next start on the road against the Cardinals.
JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers rout: LA scores most runs ever in a game against New York
The Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Yankees 18-2 on Saturday behind Max Muncy's two three-run homers, and HRs from Andy Pages, Hyese...JUNE 1
Dodgers look to keep home win streak going, host the Yankees
The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the New York YankeesMAY 31
Ohtani outduels Judge with 2 homers and the Dodgers rally to beat the Yankees 8-5
Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the New York Yankees 8-5 in a rematch of last year's World SeriesMAY 31
Saddled with second loss Knack (2-2) took the loss in Sunday's contest against the Mets. He yielded three runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks over six innings with five strikeouts.
Impact The Los Angeles right-hander secured his first quality start of the season with this 91-pitch performance in Queens. After allowing two unearned runs on a Pete Alonso homer in the opening frame, Knack handcuffed the Mets across the next five innings, allowing just one run on three hits. With this effort, Knack lowered his season ERA from 6.17 to 5.22 across 29.1 innings. The 27-year-old should continue to stick in the Dodgers rotation either as a starter or bulk reliever. He currently lines up for a difficult test in his next appearance, scheduled to be against the Yankees at home next weekend.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso ends HR drought and Mets overcome Ohtani's leadoff shot in 3-1 win over Dodgers
Pete Alonso ended the longest home run drought of his career with a two-run shot and the New York Mets took advantage of some shoddy Los Angeles Dodgers defense in a 3-1 victoryMAY 26
Struggles early in bulk-relief turn Knack allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings of relief Monday versus the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Jack Dreyer was tagged for three runs over the first two innings, and Knack wasn't any better when he took over for the third. All four runs were scored in that frame, as Knack yielded two-run homers to Lourdes Gurriel and Gabriel Moreno before settling in. Knack still finished with 106 pitches (68 strikes), which helped spare the Dodgers' bullpen in the loss. Knack is struggling to put it together in his second big-league season, posting a 6.17 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB across 23.1 innings. With none of the Dodgers' injured starting pitchers close to a return, expect Knack to make another appearance over the weekend versus the Mets, though it remains to be seen if he'll start or follow an opener again.
MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles early in bulk-relief turn Knack allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings of relief Monday versus the Diamondbacks. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Jack Dreyer was tagged for three runs over the first two innings, and Knack wasn't any better when he took over for the third. All four runs were scored in that frame, as Knack yielded two-run homers to Lourdes Gurriel and Gabriel Moreno before settling in. Knack still finished with 106 pitches (68 strikes), which helped spare the Dodgers' bullpen in the loss. Knack is struggling to put it together in his second big-league season, posting a 6.17 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB across 23.1 innings. With none of the Dodgers' injured starting pitchers close to a return, expect Knack to make another appearance over the weekend versus the Mets, though it remains to be seen if he'll start or follow an opener again.
MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Pfaadt earns MLB-best 7th win as the Diamondbacks beat the scuffling Dodgers 9-5
Brandon Pfaadt became the first seven-game winner in the majors and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 9-5MAY 20
Following opener Monday Knack will be used in bulk relief Monday versus the Diamondbacks, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Impact Jack Dreyer is slated to serve as an opener before turning things over to Knack. The 27-year-old Knack allowed five runs over 4.2 innings against the Athletics his last time out but struck out eight while walking only one.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers aim to end 3-game slide, play the Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to break a three-game slide when they play the Arizona DiamondbacksMAY 19
Likely to stick in rotation Knack is likely to serve as the Dodgers' fifth starter in the short term, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.
Impact The Dodgers' rotation has been consistently shuffled early this season, and that continued with Roki Sasaki (shoulder) being placed on the injured list and Clayton Kershaw (toe) nearing activation. Those moves would still leave them one starter short, and Knack appears to be the preferred option over the likes of Ben Casparius and Matt Sauer. Knack has a 5.89 ERA and 1.53 WHIP with a more impressive 20:8 K:BB across 18.1 innings this season.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Wilson comes home to Los Angeles and leads Athletics' 18-hit attack in 11-1 rout of Dodgers
Jacob Wilson won’t forget his Dodger Stadium debutMAY 14
Struggles against Athletics Knack (2-1) allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight over 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Athletics.
Impact Knack was taken deep twice by Jacob Wilson in this contest, and that ended up being more than enough to stick the right-hander with his first loss of the year. He's posted a 5.89 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB across 18.1 innings over five appearances (four starts) in the majors. The strikeout totals are tantalizing, but he'll need to improve his run prevention to earn widespread interest in fantasy. Knack could have been at risk of losing his place in the Dodgers' six-man rotation when Clayton Kershaw (toe) returns to action Saturday, but Roki Sasaki (shoulder) landed on the injured list Tuesday, so Knack's role should be safe for now. Knack is tentatively projected for a home start versus the Diamondbacks next week.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles against Athletics Knack (2-1) allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight over 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Athletics.
Impact Knack was taken deep twice by Jacob Wilson in this contest, and that ended up being more than enough to stick the right-hander with his first loss of the year. He's posted a 5.89 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB across 18.1 innings over five appearances (four starts) in the majors. The strikeout totals are tantalizing, but he'll need to improve his run prevention to earn widespread interest in fantasy. Knack could have been at risk of losing his place in the Dodgers' six-man rotation when Clayton Kershaw (toe) returns to action Saturday, but Roki Sasaki (shoulder) landed on the injured list Tuesday, so Knack's role should be safe for now. Knack is tentatively projected for a home start versus the Diamondbacks next week.
MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Wilson goes 4 for 5 with a pair of 2-run homers to lead A's over Dodgers 11-1
Rookie Jacob Wilson hit a pair of two-run homers and the Athletics pounded out a season-high 18 hits in beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-1 to open a three-game seriesMAY 14
Freeman leads Dodgers against the Athletics after 4-hit game
The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Athletics after Freddie Freeman had four hits against the Diamondbacks on SundayMAY 13
Drawing another start Knack is listed as the Dodgers' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Athletics in Los Angeles.
Impact Clayton Kershaw (toe) is poised to return from the 60-day injured list Sunday, but the Dodgers are expected to keep a six-man rotation intact this week. With Ben Casparius returning to a relief role over the weekend, Knack will end up sticking around as the Dodgers' sixth starter after an impressive return to the big leagues against the Marlins this past Wednesday, when he struck out five over five scoreless frames. Another strong showing against the Athletics would likely put Knack in position to maintain a starting role until one of Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) or Blake Snell (shoulder) return from the IL or until Shohei Ohtani is deemed ready to pitch in games.
MAY 12 • 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 DiamondbacksMAY 11
