Dustin Could hasn’t pitched for the Dodgers since Could of final yr, however he’s inching nearer to creating his huge league return. Could underwent Tommy John surgical procedure final spring and has been steadily working his manner again ever since.
The flame-throwing right-hander is presently on a minor league rehab task that’s anticipated to final a minimum of a month. May is presently with the OKC Dodgers (Triple-A) and took the hill to pitch in his first sport in an extended, very long time on Friday evening towards the Sacramento River Cats.
Could threw 49 pitches in two innings and regardless of lately throwing to stay hitters at Camelback Ranch, regarded a bit rusty. He allowed three hits, three walks, and one earned run, however did strike out three batters.
Certainly one of which, was Willie Calhoun, a reputation many Dodgers followers will acknowledge.
With the bases loaded and the rely full, Could blew Calhoun away with a heater.
In 2017, Calhoun was one of many Dodgers prime prospects and was the centerpiece of the bundle the Dodgers despatched the Rangers in return for Yu Darvish.
Calhoun performed six seasons for the Rangers, however resulting from underperformance and a daunting damaged jaw harm, he by no means caught on within the majors (.707 OPS in 928 plate appearances).
Could then again, nonetheless has a shiny future within the league. Assuming he continues to construct up his arm energy and test all of the packing containers, he must be again with the Dodgers for the stretch run.
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