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Dodgers Put Dreyer on IL, Snell Out for Surgery

5/18/2026

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Summary

Dodgers Roster Shakeup

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Jack Dreyer on the 15-day injured list and promoted Chayce McDermott and Paul Gervase.
The club optioned left-hander Charlie Barnes back to Oklahoma City after he pitched on Friday and Saturday.
The Dodgers scratched right-hander Blake Snell, who will undergo surgery on Tuesday and miss several months.
Paul Gervase allowed three runs on 33 pitches in 1 2/3 innings for Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Summary

Dreyer Signs

Jack Dreyer signed as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and joined the Dodgers’ 40-man roster in November 2024.
He bypassed Low-A, reached Triple-A in 2024, and was ranked No. 26 prospect by Baseball America for 2025.
His arsenal includes a mid-90s fastball touching 96 mph and a mid-80s slider with strong swing-and-miss.
Veteran reliever Brusdar Graterol’s rehab back flare-up lowered his velocity, delaying his major-league return.

History

Historical Context

After a 30-year gap since Masanori Murakami’s 1965 appearance, the Dodgers signed Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo in February 1995. Nomo’s 13-6 record, 2.54 ERA and league-leading 236 strikeouts sparked “Nomomania” and opened a pipeline for Japanese talent, a trend the club now mirrors by developing fast-rising arms like prospect Jack Dreyer.

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Dodgers Roster Shakeup

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Jack Dreyer on the 15-day injured list and promoted Chayce McDermott and Paul Gervase.
The club optioned left-hander Charlie Barnes back to Oklahoma City after he pitched on Friday and Saturday.
The Dodgers scratched right-hander Blake Snell, who will undergo surgery on Tuesday and miss several months.
Paul Gervase allowed three runs on 33 pitches in 1 2/3 innings for Oklahoma City on Thursday.

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