Dodgers call up hard-throwing reliever to bolster struggling bullpen

Nypost · Aug 10, 2026 · 252 words · By Jack Harris

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The Dodgers’ slumping bullpen is getting an infusion of new blood.

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What happened

The Dodgers’ slumping bullpen is getting an infusion of new blood.

Why it matters

The team is calling up reliever Seth Halvorsen from triple-A, a source confirmed on Monday, adding the hard-throwing right-hander to its big-league roster less than a month after he was acquired in a trade with the Colorado Rockies.

Common ground

A 26-year-old with three seasons of MLB experience and a fastball that routinely tops 100 mph, Halvorsen got the promotion following six scoreless with triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Claim 1: “In his career, he has a 4.31 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 71 innings”

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Multiple sources confirm his career statistics as a 4.31 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 71 innings.

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web search NEUTRAL — Halvorsen, 26, appeared in 26 games for the Rockies this season, posting an 0-1 record with a 4.74 ERA. He notched two holds with 17 strikeouts in 19.0 innings.
https://www.mlb.com/press-release/dodgers-acquire-seth-halvo…

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web search NEUTRAL — In his career, he has a 4.31 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 71 innings.Since then, though, the former seventh-round draft pick has flashed impressive stuff at the triple-A level, striking out eight of the …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/sports/dodgers-call-up-seth-ha…

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web search NEUTRAL — In parts of three seasons in the majors, Halvorsen has a 4.31 ERA and 4.76 xERA in 75 appearances, all in relief, with 66 strikeouts and 38 walks in 71 innings. So far this season, Halvorsen’s average…
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-roster/120176/seth-halvor…

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Claim 2: “the former seventh-round draft pick has flashed impressive stuff at the triple-A level, striking out eight of the 25 batters he has faced”

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Claim 3: “adding the hard-throwing right-hander to its big-league roster less than a month after he was acquired in a trade with the Colorado Rockies”

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Multiple sources confirm Halvorsen was acquired from the Colorado Rockies in a trade (specifically on July 20) and called up shortly thereafter.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Colorado Rockies season is their 34th in Major League Baseball and their 32nd season at Coors Field. The Rockies have improved their franchise-worst 43–119 record from last year following a v…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Colorado_Rockies_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers season is the 137th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 69th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 65th season playin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Los_Angeles_Dodgers_seaso…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Seth Michael Halvorsen (born February 18, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Halvorsen

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Claim 4: “Halvorsen got the promotion following six scoreless with triple-A Oklahoma City”

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Sources confirm he pitched 6.1 scoreless innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to his promotion.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicholas Paul Frasso (born October 18, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in MLB in 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Frasso

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Claim 5: “The team is calling up reliever Seth Halvorsen from triple-A”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm the Los Angeles Dodgers called up Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 135th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 67th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 63rd season playi…
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Claim 6: “The Athletic first reported the news of his call-up”

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While one web result mentions 'sources told The Athletic' regarding the call-up, there is no independent corroboration that The Athletic was the first to report it.

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Claim 7: “He returns to the majors for the first time since late June, when the Rockies placed him on the injured list with shoulder inflammation”

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Multiple sources confirm he was placed on the injured list by the Rockies in late June due to shoulder inflammation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rockies placed RHP Seth Halvorsen on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. Halvorsen will be out of action until at least the All-Star break because of the ailment. The 26-year-old…
https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/baseball/player-news/2026-…

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web search NEUTRAL — While Halvorsen is currently on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation and hasn’t pitched in the majors since June 30, he made a rehab outing in Triple-A on Sunday and showcased his elite veloc…
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/dodgers-m…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Rockies traded flamethrowing but command-challenged righty Seth Halvorsen to the Dodgers.Halvorsen is on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation at the moment, so he’ll head to Triple…
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/07/rockies-trade-seth-ha…

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Claim 8: “the Dodgers sent a pair of prospects (pitcher Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek) to the Rockies two weeks before the trade deadline”

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While sources mention Nick Frasso was part of the trade, there is no evidence in the provided results confirming Landyn Vidourek was also traded or the specific timing of 'two weeks before the deadline'.

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Claim 9: “a fastball that routinely tops 100 mph”

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Multiple sources describe him as a 'flamethrower' and explicitly state his fastball routinely hits 100 mph or more.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Colorado Rockies season was their 33rd in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 31st season at Coors Field, and their ninth and final under manager Bud Black, who was fired on May 11, after a 7–…
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Claim 10: “A 26-year-old with three seasons of MLB experience”

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Multiple sources explicitly state Halvorsen is 26 years old and has pitched in parts of three MLB seasons.

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Claim 11: “top right-handers such as Edwin Díaz and Evan Phillips both scuffling in their return from injuries”

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Claim 12: “several other veteran options, including Blake Treinen and Brock Stewart, both sidelined on the injured list”

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Claim 13: “he posted a 4.74 ERA in 21 outings to begin the season”

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Multiple sources confirm he posted a 4.74 ERA in 21 appearances for the Rockies to start the season.

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web search NEUTRAL — Across 21 appearances for Colorado this season, Halvorsen posted a 4.74 ERA and 1.95 WHIP with 17 strikeouts in 19 innings.
https://athlonsports.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/seth-halvor…

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web search NEUTRAL — Frasso, 27, was 1-0 with a 4.74 ERA in 21 appearances (one start) with Oklahoma City this season, while Vidourek, 22, was batting .170 with six home runs and 24 RBIs in 59 games at Single-A Ontario. A…
https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reports_dodgers_acqu…

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web search NEUTRAL — Halvorsen is currently on the 15 day injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder, and his 2026 numbers are rough. He is 0-1 with a 4.74 ERA across 21 appearances, and control has been a caree…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/dodgers-seth-halvorsen

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