Dodgers lose All-Star Justin Wrobleski as pitching injury list piles up

Nypost · Aug 16, 2026 · 329 words · By Dylan Hernandez

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A day after pitching six innings in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Justin Wrobleski was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his left forearm, per The Post’s Dylan Hernandez.

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What happened

A day after pitching six innings in a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Justin Wrobleski was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his left forearm, per The Post’s Dylan Hernandez.

Why it matters

Right-hander Kyle Hurt was recalled from triple-A Oklahoma City to take Wrobleski’s place on the active roster and reinforce the Dodgers’ worn-down bullpen.

Common ground

Wrobleski, 26, has enjoyed a breakout season with the Dodgers.

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Claim 1: “Wrobleski was charged with four runs in six innings of the 4-1 loss.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “Two of those homers were given up to the Brewers on Saturday.”

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The evidence for Claim 3 contains a snippet stating he 'gave up a pair of two-run home runs in Saturday’s 4-1' loss to the Brewers. This confirms two homers were given up to the Brewers on Saturday.

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Claim 3: “In that stretch, he has given up 11 home runs in 19 ⅔ innings.”

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Although the 'Evidence gathered' section says 'No evidence found', the evidence for Claim 2 actually contains a RotoWire snippet stating: 'Wrobleski has now given up 11 home runs over 19.2 innings across his past four starts'. This is a single source corroboration.

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Claim 4: “He pitched a combined 132 innings the year before that.”

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Only one source mentions he pitched a combined 132 innings the year before that.

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web search NEUTRAL — Justin Michael Wrobleski, nicknamed "the Shark", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut in 2024. Wrobleski was named t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Wrobleski

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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/sports/dodgers-all-star-justin…

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web search NEUTRAL — Justin Michael Wrobleski…son of Brad and Christi Wrobleski…Brad was a diver and Christi played tennis at Iowa State University...favorite player was Clayton Kershaw growing up. 2025. In the Dodgers’ 1…
https://www.mlb.com/player/justin-wrobleski-680736

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Claim 5: “both Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow are nearing a return to the roation.”

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Claim 6: “He pitched 71 ⅔ innings in the major leagues last year, including five in the postseason.”

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Only one web search result explicitly confirms the 71 2/3 innings in the major leagues last year including five in the postseason.

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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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 136th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 68th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 64th season playi…
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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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Claim 7: “Justin Wrobleski was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his left forearm”

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Three independent web sources confirm Justin Wrobleski was placed on the injured list due to left forearm inflammation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Wrobleski (left forearm inflammation) lands on IL; Hurt recalled from Triple-A.Wrobleski last pitched on Saturday night, allowing four runs in six innings in a 4-1 loss to the Brewers. A first-time Al…
https://www.mlb.com/news/justin-wrobleski-lands-on-il-with-l…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers placed Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left forearm inflammation. Wrobleski will head to the IL for the first time this season after the injury apparently cropped up dur…
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-just…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers have lost Justin Wrobleski to a surprise injury.The Dodgers recalled RHP Kyle Hurt and placed LHP Justin Wrobleski on the injured list with left forearm inflammation.
https://athlonsports.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/justin-wrob…

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Claim 8: “Right-hander Kyle Hurt was recalled from triple-A Oklahoma City to take Wrobleski’s place on the active roster”

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Multiple sources confirm Kyle Hurt was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Wrobleski's place on the active roster.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kyle Dillon Hurt (born May 30, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Hurt

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Claim 9: “Between the majors and minors, Wrobleski pitched 123 ⅓ innings last year.”

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Two independent sources confirm he pitched a combined 123 1/3 innings between the majors and minors last year.

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Claim 10: “The left-hander has pitched 126 ⅓ innings this year, a career-high.”

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Two independent web sources explicitly state he has pitched a career-high 126 1/3 innings this year.

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Claim 11: “Wrobleski, 26, has enjoyed a breakout season with the Dodgers. A National League All-Star, he is 11-5 with a 3.56 earned-run average”

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While sources confirm he is 26 and a National League All-Star, the stats are contradictory. One source says 10-2 with a 2.69 ERA, while the claim states 11-5 with a 3.56 ERA.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Justin Michael Wrobleski (born July 14, 2000), nicknamed "the Shark", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Wrobleski

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Claim 12: “He is 0-3 with an 8.69 earned-run average over his last four starts.”

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While sources mention he has been struggling and taking losses, the specific record of 0-3 with an 8.69 ERA over his last four starts is not explicitly confirmed in the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — How does Justin Wrobleski compare to other starting pitchers? This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*.
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/player/justin-wrobleski-18…

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web search NEUTRAL — Justin Wrobleski has 104 strikeouts this season and has 206 strikeouts over his career.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wroblju01.shtml

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.