Emmett Sheehan’s Quick Comeback to the Dodgers

Emmett Sheehan’s brief stint in Triple-A has concluded after just a few weeks.

After being sent to the minor leagues post-trade deadline to fine-tune his erratic performance, it seems the Dodgers are set to recall him on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the matter.

He is expected to step in as a bullpen option and was reportedly already at Coors Field in Denver ahead of the Dodgers’ game against the Rockies on Tuesday night.

Sheehan, a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who once held great promise in the Dodgers’ farm system, has encountered significant challenges in his third year in the majors.

Throughout the season, he has started 20 games, tallying a record of 4 wins, 8 losses, with an earned run average of 5.29. His velocity has varied, and his pitching mechanics have often faltered.

One of his most troubling outings occurred just before the trade deadline, where he allowed 5 runs in just 2 and 2/3 innings against the Red Sox.

The following day, he was sent to Oklahoma City for what both manager Dave Roberts and general manager Brandon Gomez referred to as a “reset” after the team acquired Tarik Skubal and retained Eric Lauer until the deadline.

After a rough outing on August 8, where he gave up two runs in a brief 22-pitch appearance, Sheehan rebounded impressively last week, pitching 5 and 2/3 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and only three hits allowed.

This performance was seemingly enough to justify his return to the majors, particularly in preparation for a series at the hitter-friendly Coors Field, where his length in the bullpen could be valuable.

For Sheehan, this marks an opportunity to rejuvenate what has been a disappointing season and potentially vie for a postseason role in the bullpen, echoing his contributions from the previous year.