The Los Angeles Dodgers got some good news today. Right-handed reliever Brock Stewart has a definite timeline for return. The high-leverage reliever is going on a rehab assignment, according to the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Single-A affiliate of the Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts said the stint will be longer than usual so that Stewart can build up stamina for the rest of the season. If all goes well, the veteran could return to the Dodgers within a month.
Brock Stewart Begins Rehab Assignment, Could Return to Dodgers This Month
Shoulders are Stubborn Things
Stewart underwent season-ending shoulder surgery at the end of last season. It is tricky to establish a timeline for recovery until certain boxes are checked. Starting pitcher Gavin Stone also had shoulder surgery last year. In fact, he was competing to be in the rotation on Opening Day for the Dodgers. However, his quest was halted due to shoulder pain. He has resumed throwing, but there is no timetable for his return.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will have MLB RHP Brock Stewart on a rehabilitation assignment with the Ontario Tower Buzzers on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
— Ontario Tower Buzzers (@towerbuzzers) April 14, 2026
Former Dodger Returns Home
For his part, Stewart was acquired by Los Angeles in exchange for outfielder James Outman in 2025. He was supposed to be the high-leverage reliever from the right side that the Dodgers needed to bolster their relief corps. But after he had an ERA over 4.00 down the stretch in 2025. It wasn’t to be. Stewart was ineffective after just a handful of appearances, and it short-circuited his year. The former Dodger product came up through the Los Angeles farm system as a starter, but with limited success. It was when he was converted to a reliever after he first left the Dodgers that he found excellence and added several miles per hour to his fastball. Left-handed hitters struggle against his impressive repertoire. He had a 2.38 ERA when healthy and had converted 14 out of 15 before the injury.
If Stewart can return to his former self, it would be a boon to the Los Angeles bullpen, especially with the ongoing injured list stint of Ben Casparius. Once again, this proves that there is no such thing as too many arms.
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