ALEX WOOD NEWS

Los Angeles Dodgers: Alex Wood already making postseason excuses Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood dropped a quote on Friday that should have fans absolutely livid regarding the team's apparent lack of...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Freeman, Albies HR again, Braves hang on for 2-0 NLCS lead

Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LA opts for position-player depth on roster The Dodgers added speedster Terrance Gore, utility man Matt Beaty and third catcher Keibert Ruiz to their roster for their National League W...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • MLB.COM

Surrenders three runs Wood gave up three runs on five hits and struck out a pair over two innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Friday.

Impact Wood wasn't expected to pitch deep into what was a bullpen game for the Dodgers. He did fine in the first inning, but got tagged for a three-run homer by Josh Fuentes in the second. The 29-year-old Wood now has a 6.10 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 13 strikeouts across 10.1 innings this season. He'll likely remain in a relief role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting likely bullpen game Wood will start what appears to be a bullpen game Friday against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Wood is a starter by trade, though he's filled that role in just one of his six appearances so far this season. He's pitched out of the bullpen in all five of his outings since returning from a shoulder injury at the start of September and hasn't recorded more than four outs in any of them, so it would be a surprise to see him throw more than two innings in this one.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Wood wants to be a starter but is not frustrated Dodgers moved him to the bullpen Alex Wood said the main reason he re-signed with the Dodgers was to help the team try to win a World Series. He'll be doing that out of the...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Scoreless inning in return Wood (shoulder) struck out two and hit a batter in a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Wood pitched in the eighth inning, and aside from hitting Tim Locastro with a pitch, it was a clean return to action for the 29-year-old southpaw. Wood will function in a relief role going forward, with the ability to make spot starts if necessary. He's not likely to make much of a fantasy impact working out of the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Arm feeling better Wood (shoulder) is feeling better and will resume baseball activities Tuesday or Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Wood has been shut down since Tuesday to allow his shoulder inflammation to subside. While a timetable for his return to game action hasn't yet been established, a better picture should come into focus once he sees how his shoulder responds to throwing. Dustin May will continue to serve as a starter in Wood's absence.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume baseball activities Wood is resting his left arm and allowing his shoulder inflammation to subside, thus he has not yet returned to baseball activities, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, and the Dodgers have opted to allow the southpaw time to heal before pushing him to ramp up again. Per Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA, Wood will not pick up a baseball for a week, so a minimum stay on the IL appears to be a longshot. With Wood out of the rotation for the time being, Dustin May figures to continue filling in as a starter.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers place pitcher Alex Wood on the injured list Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood was placed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation Tuesday, dealing another blow to the starting rotati...

JULY 28, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Another bullpen on tap Kershaw (back) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Kershaw has been dealing with back stiffness since just before Opening Day, but his progression suggests that he could be nearing a return. He threw 15 pitches Sunday, and manager Dave Roberts said that if all goes well during his throwing session Tuesday, the southpaw could take the place of Alex Wood (shoulder), who was scheduled to start Friday before he was placed on the 10-day injured list.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers place Alex Wood on injured list The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-handed pitcher Alex Wood on the injured list with shoulder inflammation and have recalled right-han...

JULY 28, 2020 • MLB.COM

Dodgers' Alex Wood Placed on Injured List with Shoulder Injury Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood is out of action again after being placed on the injured list with shoulder inflammation...

JULY 28, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Out with shoulder inflammation Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list with shoulder inflammation Tuesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Wood generated some offseason hype after reports that a trip to Driveline Baseball had increased his velocity. That hype should have come with the caveat that there was no reason to believe his persistent injury problems would suddenly go away. He made just one poor start this season before landing on the injured list. It's not yet clear when he's expected to return. Josh Sborz will take his place on the active roster, while Dustin May will probably now remain in the rotation even after Clayton Kershaw (back) returns from the injured list.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First start coming vs. Giants Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Wood would start the Dodgers' third game of the season Saturday against the Giants in Los Angeles, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Impact Following Tuesday's exhibition win over the Angels, Roberts named Clayton Kershaw, Ross Stripling, Wood and Julio Urias as the team's starters for this week's season-opening four-game slate, while Walker Buehler will round out the rotation by taking the hill for the road opener July 28 in Houston. Wood pitched ineffectively last season in Cincinnati while being limited to only seven big-league starts due to recurring back issues, but after signing with the Dodgers on a low-cost deal in January, the southpaw has stayed healthy and has done nothing but impress. After a visit to Driveline Baseball in the offseason, Wood flashed improved velocity in the spring and concluded his summer camp in dominant fashion last week, striking out eight and ceding two runs over six innings in his final intrasquad start.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NL West Preview Capsules

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year

JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers News: Alex Wood Questions Why Home Run Derby Isn't Being Used Instead Of Putting Runner On 2nd Base In Extra Innings Alex Wood questioned why a home run derby isn't being used for extra innings instead of runner on second base, which Dodgers teammate Justin...

JUNE 25, 2020 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Mark Teixeira’s MLB proposal stance ‘just so stupid:’ Dodgers’ Alex Wood Alex Wood hasn’t lost his fastball, even two months after coronavirus suspended MLB’s season. The Dodgers pitcher reacted to Mark Teixeira’s...

MAY 13, 2020 • NYPOST.COM

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Selects Alex Wood For 5th Spot In Opening Day Rotation Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Alex Wood will be the fifth starter in the club's Opening Day rotation.

MARCH 10, 2020 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers Spring Training: Clayton Kershaw Starting Against Giants; Alex Wood Pitching In Minor League Game Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training pitching probables has Clayton Kershaw facing San Francisco Giants and Alex Wood pitching in a Minor Lea...

MARCH 2, 2020 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers Spring Training: Alex Wood Confident He Will Be Part Of Opening Day Starting Rotation Despite Lack Of Assurances Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood is confident he will be part of the Opening Day starting rotation despite receiving no assurances.

FEBRUARY 29, 2020 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers Spring Training: Alex Wood Piggybacking Clayton Kershaw Against Brewers Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts plans for Alex Wood to pitch in relief of Clayton Kershaw against the Milwaukee Brewers.

FEBRUARY 26, 2020 • DODGERBLUE.COM