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Bobby Miller was activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals, per staff at Dodger Blue. Kyle Hurt was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, and Alek Thomas was designated for assignment to make room for Miller on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.

Miller‘s return to availability addresses a critical need in the rotation. The young right-hander has been sidelined since earlier in the season and his activation signals the medical staff believes he’s ready to contribute down the stretch. In a rotation decimated by injuries—Eric Lauer on the IL with elbow inflammation, Will Klein on the 60-day IL, Roki Sasaki‘s role uncertain due to a finger blister, and Shohei Ohtani‘s pitching future in question—Miller’s availability provides much-needed depth. The Dodgers have leaned heavily on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Tarik Skubal as their reliable starters. Miller’s return to the active roster gives the organization an additional option heading into the critical final month and postseason push.

Hurt‘s option to Triple-A reflects the organizational depth chart reality. A pitcher competing for innings in an already crowded rotation, Hurt can remain available in Oklahoma City and potentially be recalled if the team faces additional injuries. The move clears space on the active roster without fully removing him from consideration heading into October.

Thomas‘s designation for assignment brings an end to what has been an unproductive tenure with the organization. The outfielder hadn’t generated meaningful production, and with the roster crunch created by Miller’s activation, the Dodgers made the decision to move on. Thomas will have 10 days to clear waivers or be claimed before becoming a free agent.

For the Dodgers, these moves represent active roster management in response to the ongoing injury crisis. We’re piecing together the rotation from available pieces, making tough calls on depth, and prioritizing arms that can contribute in September baseball. Miller’s return gives us additional flexibility. Whether that’s enough to navigate the final stretch without further deterioration remains the central question as we head into the most critical final month of the season.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: September 5, 2026 10:57 PM UTC

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