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Casparius

Casparius came in as the bulk reliever after Ryan Brasier allowed a run in his inning of work as the opener. Casparius was much more effective even while allowing the pair of runs, and showed off a swing-and-miss ability that has seen his stock rise considerably in the minors in 2024. Casparius likely won’t be a big part of the Dodgers in the postseason, but it’s not hard to see him making starts for Los Angeles in 2025.

Casparius was sent down on Tuesday, but is back already as a fresh arm for the bullpen with Brusdar Graterol hitting the injured list. Casparius has allowed one run in two appearances with Los Angeles this year.

Casparius is being sent down to make room for top prospect Edgardo Henriquez on the Dodgers’ active roster. Casparius had five strikeouts and allowed one run in two appearances with the Dodgers this year.

Casparius is expected to pitch Friday at some point behind opener Ryan Brasier. He has a chance to pick up a win, for those desperate for help in that category. Zach Logue was optioned to make room.

Casparius was up for a brief stint with Los Angeles over the weekend as extra relief depth ahead of Sunday’s roster expansion.

The Dodgers lost a pair of pitchers to the injured list on Friday in Joe Kelly (shoulder) and Clayton Kershaw (toe), so they desperately needed some reinforcements. Casparius has spent a few days with the Dodgers this season but has yet to appear in a ballgame.

The 25-year-old hurler got his first taste of being around a big-league clubhouse, but didn’t get into a game during his few days with the Dodgers. He’ll continue to function as extra depth at the Triple-A level until another opportunity arises.

Casparius will have a chance to make his MLB debut. The 25-year-old registered a 348 ERA and 95/40 K/B over 18 starts and 77 2/3 innings at the Double-A and Triple-A levels. Unless he’s starting, there’s no reason to consider him as a fantasy option right now.

The Dodgers want to add some depth and length to their bullpen, so they’ll give the 25-year-old hurler his first shot in the big leagues. Casparius, a fifth-round selection from the 2021 draft, has registered a 3.48 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and a 95/40 K/BB ratio over 77 2/3 innings in 18 starts between Triple-A Oklahoma City and Double-A Tulsa this season.