Dodgers’ Brock Stewart to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

SEATTLE – When the Dodgers traded for Brock Stewart at the trade deadline, they knew he came wiht some risk.

But on Friday, their worst-case scenario was realized.

His season has come to a premature end.

Though the Dodgers’ bullpen held on for a 3-2 win against the Seattle Mariners, manager Dave Roberts announced before the game that Stewart will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, leaving the team without the only meaningful deadline addition it made to bolster their struggling relief corps.

Although the Dodgers (91-69) have been managing several injury concerns – from Will Smith’s fractured hand, to Tommy Edman’s sore ankle, to leg bruises that Max Muncy revealed on Friday he has been dealing with – Stewart’s status had become among the most alarming.

Even after completing a minor-league rehab stint for a shoulder problem that had kept him out since early August, he continued to feel residual soreness.

After meeting with head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache this week,Stewart adn the team decided surgery was necessary. according to general manager Brandon Gomes, the 33-year-old is having a debridement procedure that should allow him to pitch the “majority” of next season, when he will still be under Dodgers control.

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Dodgers Hold Off Mariners for 3-2 Victory

SEATTLE – The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a hard-fought 3-2 win against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night, showcasing resilience in a closely contested game. The Dodgers’ pitching staff and timely hitting proved crucial in overcoming a steadfast Mariners lineup.