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The Dodgers activated reliever Jack Dreyer from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and optioned Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City in the corresponding roster move, per Dodger Blue staff. Dreyer had been sidelined since May 17 with left shoulder inflammation, missing 13 games. He last pitched on May 15 and warmed up the following day before the team made his IL stint retroactive to May 16.

Dreyer’s return comes right on schedule — we flagged earlier this month that the Dodgers expected him back as soon as he was eligible, and that’s exactly what happened. The right-hander has carved out a real role in this bullpen over the past couple of seasons, evolving from a relatively anonymous arm in the system to a legitimate leverage option. His sweeper gives hitters fits, and when he’s healthy, he’s one of the more reliable middle-to-late-inning guys we’ve got. Left shoulder inflammation for a right-handed pitcher is something to keep an eye on, but the fact that the Dodgers didn’t extend his IL stay beyond the minimum suggests they’re comfortable with where he’s at physically. Getting him back at full strength matters — our bullpen depth has been tested this year, and every reliable arm counts.

Gervase heads back to Oklahoma City after getting a look at the big-league level. He’s the kind of up-and-down arm every contending team needs in its system — someone who can step in when a roster spot opens and give you innings without completely cratering. But with Dreyer healthy and ready to go, Gervase was the logical odd man out. There’s no shame in that. He’ll keep pitching in Triple-A and stay ready for the next opportunity, because with this team’s injury history, those opportunities tend to come around again.

From a bigger-picture standpoint, this is just good roster management. The Dodgers needed Gervase when Dreyer went down, and now they’re swapping back to the higher-ceiling arm. I like that there was no hesitation here — Dreyer is eligible, Dreyer is activated, done. This bullpen has been in flux all season between injuries to multiple arms, and getting pieces back on time rather than letting IL stints drag out is how you keep the ship steady. We’re heading into June with a rotation that still has question marks (Glasnow’s back, Snell on the 60-day IL), so having the pen as close to full strength as possible is critical. Dreyer stepping right back in helps.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: May 31, 2026 5:31 PM UTC

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