The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated newly-signed right-hander Jose Urena. In a corresponding transfer, the group optioned right-hander Will Klein to Triple-A. Catcher Chuckie Robinson was designated for project to make room on the 40-man roster.
Klein was acquired by way of a commerce with the Seattle Mariners on Monday in alternate for southpaw Joe Jacques.
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Urena began off 2025 on a minor league take care of the New York Mets, which satirically often is the first group he pitches in opposition to as a member of the Dodgers.
After only one outing for New York, Urena allowed 5 runs throughout three innings earlier than being designated for project. He was then signed by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Throughout six appearances in Toronto, Urena posted a 3.65 ERA throughout 12.1 innings pitched. This previous Saturday, he was designated for project by the Blue Jays.
Urena has a 4.78 profession ERA, but in addition has 963.2 innings of labor to his title. Maybe the Dodgers had been fascinated about his confirmed sturdiness and consistency over the previous 11 seasons because the bullpen wants each of these traits desperately.
The Dodgers collectively have 12 blown saves which is the third-highest mark within the majors this season. L.A. has additionally misplaced 10 video games in reduction which is the seventh-highest whole in MLB this 12 months.
As for Klein, he’ll head to Triple-A after being not too long ago acquired by the Dodgers.
The suitable-hander has made 22 appearances for Seattle’s Triple-A affiliate, posting a 7.17 ERA over 21.1 innings of labor. Final season, Klein made eight MLB appearances with the Kansas Metropolis Royals and Oakland Athletics, pitching 7.1 innings and permitting 9 runs within the course of.
As for Robinson, he was designated for project by the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, claimed off of waivers by the Dodgers on Saturday, and DFA’d by the Dodgers Tuesday.
Urena will look to carry his expertise to a pitching roster that presently has 15 arms on the injured record and throw high quality innings for the Dodgers.
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