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Justin Wrobleski made his first appearance since landing on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation, taking the mound in Tuesday’s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals as the Dodgers expanded their active roster to 28 players. According to the Dodgers’ official site, he allowed three runs in the outing, and manager Dave Roberts pinpointed strike-zone command as the biggest factor in getting the left-hander back on track heading into the stretch run.

Wrobleski had been out since mid-August after the forearm issue sidelined him at a critical point in the season. His return is timely for a bullpen that’s been working through injuries and workload concerns — Blake Treinen only recently was activated himself, and relievers like Edwin Díaz, Blake Treinen, Ben Casparius, and Kris Bubic have all been managing their way back. Wrobleski’s velocity and stuff are there, but Roberts’ emphasis on command suggests the southpaw needs to sharpen his control to avoid leaving pitches in the zone early in counts.

The Dodgers’ bullpen depth is going to matter enormously in September. With the rotation dealing with injuries — Eric Lauer landed on the IL with elbow inflammation, Will Klein moved to the 60-day IL — and Shohei Ohtani managing multiple injuries while working through his pitching progression, having Wrobleski and the other recovering arms healthy and sharp is non-negotiable. If he can lock in his command, he gives us another reliable left-handed option down the stretch.

Source(s): Staff (Dodgers Official) | First reported: September 3, 2026 5:25 PM UTC

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