Dodgers Make Decision on Gavin Stone Amid Injury Recovery
· Yahoo Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers have moved pitcher Gavin Stone to the 60-day injured list as they adjust their roster.
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Stone, who has been battling a shoulder injury, suffered a setback in spring training.
That gruesome injury, which he sustained in 2024, kept him out for all of the 2025 season.
He’s received some positive news about his shoulder, but as his recovery continues, the Dodgers decided to put him on the IL, instead signing Grant Holman, a right-hander from the Arizona Diamondbacks, as reported by Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.
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What Injury is Gavin Stone Battling?
As detailed by Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain, Stone underwent extensive shoulder work, more than initially reported, after injuring his shoulder.
“Stone began experiencing difficulty recovering between starts, which ultimately led to surgery performed by renowned Dodgers team physician Neal ElAttrache,” McKain reports.
That surgery on Oct. 9, 2024, was to repair the capsule, partial labrum, and partial rotator cuff.
“During the procedure, ElAttrache discovered that bone was scraping against the shoulder capsule. In addition to addressing that issue, they performed a partial labrum repair and a partial rotator cuff repair,” McKain said.
Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone against the Cleveland Guardians during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesHow Do the Dodgers Feel About Gavin Stone’s Setback?
While frustrating, the injury setback has left the Dodgers optimistic about Stone’s return, with manager Dave Roberts saying they “dodged a bullet.”
Roberts also praised Stone’s tenacity after he pitched an inning in spring training.
”I was surprised by the severity of the injury, I think, but it speaks to Gavin is such a tough, tough ball player, and so he was going through stuff and still found a way to compete and be good, but some of these guys are just such good competitors that there’s always stuff that’s bothering.”
Stone also felt hopeful about his potential.
“That was awesome,” Stone said to SportsNet LA’s Kirsten Watson. “Considering the whole rehab process, how long it took, the surgery I had, it was amazing to finally get back out there and do what I love doing.
”…As long as I could replicate the stuff I had in ‘24 I knew I’d be okay. Getting back to that point, working on the velo… I’m just ready to go out there and get outs for the guys. I don’t really care about personal accomplishments or what I do out there as long as I can get outs for the guys as long as we can push for a three-peat.”