JUSTIN BRUIHL NEWS

Moves to Triple-A The Dodges optioned Bruihl (back) to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bruihl pitched in 24 games for Los Angeles last season, recording a 3.80 ERA and 1.18 WHIP through 23.2 innings. The 25-year-old southpaw appeared to enter spring training in good position to break camp with the big club, but a bout with back spasms might have derailed his chances of securing a spot in the Dodgers' Opening Day bullpen. Bruihl at least appears to be healthy again, as he returned from a two-week absence from the Dodgers' pitching schedule to retire one of the three batters he faced in Tuesday's 12-1 loss to the Giants in Cactus League play.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Updates on Tony Gonsolin, Justin Bruihl After Injury-Riddled Monday An update on the two Dodger pitchers who suffered injuries on Monday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers News: Updates on Tony Gonsolin, Justin Bruihl After Injury-Riddled Monday An update on the two Dodger pitchers who suffered injuries on Monday.

MARCH 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Exits with back spasms Bruihl departed Monday's Cactus League appearance versus the Padres with back spasms, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Both of the batters he faced reached before he was lifted. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was unconcerned about the injury, so it's probably safe to call Bruihl day-to-day.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Los Angeles needed to make room on the big-league roster for the returning Brusdar Graterol, and Bruihl was consequently sent down. The latter had been busy prior to the move, pitching four of the previous five days and allowing one run over 3.1 innings during that span. Bruihl has posted a 3.80 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 24 major-league outings this season, and he figures to be among the first options should the Dodgers need to call up a bullpen arm over the final stretch of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Justin Bruihl First Career Save Comes with Messy Celebration Dodgers pitcher Justin Bruihl checks in the bottom of the 10th inning to execute save

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Secures one-out save Bruihl retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Giants.

Impact Andre Jackson was initially given the save chance with a two-run lead, but he allowed three of the five batters he faced to reach base. He left the game with the bases loaded, and Bruihl was able to get LaMonte Wade on a groundout to end the contest. The save was Bruihl's first in his major-league career, and his first at any level since 2019 when he logged two saves in Single-A. The Dodgers used seven relievers in this contest, with regular closer Craig Kimbrel pitching the ninth inning, so Bruihl shouldn't be expected to see many additional closing chances. He's given up two runs across four innings in four appearances since he was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier this month.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bruihl's latest stint in the big-league bullpen lasted just a single day. He struck out one and walked one without allowing a hit or a run in 1.1 innings Thursday against the Padres but will return to the minors to make way for Ian Gibaut's arrival.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Dodgers Bruihl was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact David Price is away from the team until Sunday due to a family emergency. Bruihl has been recalled to take Price's spot on the roster, and he's managed a 3.86 ERA and 1.16 WIHP across 16.1 innings in the majors this season.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bruihl is coming off his worst outing of the season in which he gave up three earned runs in an inning against the Giants on Friday. He could be back up with the Dodgers later this summer, though he'll likely be limited to serving as bullpen depth.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career win Bruihl (1-1) was credited with the win against Arizona on Thursday, allowing two hits across one scoreless inning.

Impact Los Angeles put up six runs early in the contest, but starter Mitch White was pulled after four scoreless frames. That enabled Bruihl, who followed White and pitched a scoreless fifth inning, to pick up the win. The left-hander has been solid for the Dodgers this season, allowing only three runs across 12 frames and posting a 1.00 WHIP while picking up two holds.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club The Dodgers recalled Bruihl from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact He'll step into the Los Angeles bullpen as a replacement for Caleb Ferguson, who was optioned to Triple-A after making a one-inning appearance in Monday's 5-4 win. Bruihl is up with the big club for the second time this season after he made the Dodgers' Opening Day roster and proceeded to give up four runs (three earned) over eight innings across his eight appearances before being sent to Oklahoma City on May 8.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Justin Bruihl Demoted to Minor Leagues The Dodgers sent reliever Justin Bruihl to the minors over the weekend.

MAY 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sent to Triple-A Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Bruihl made the Dodgers' Opening Day roster and has a 3.38 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 6:1 K:BB across eight innings, but he hasn't pitched in a week and will now head to Oklahoma City. Robbie Erlin, who served as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader, won't return to the minors and will instead remain with the big-league club.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for spring training Bruihl (arm) is listed among the Dodgers relievers scheduled to pitch in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bruihl will be making his second appearance of the spring after he struck out two over a scoreless frame Sunday against the Cubs. The 24-year-old southpaw looks like he's made a full recovery from the left arm injury that kept him sidelined late in the Dodgers' National League Championship Series loss to Atlanta last October.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with soreness Bruihl may not be ready to go for Game 6 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Saturday after experiencing soreness in his arm while warming up Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic rep...

Impact Bruihl tossed 18.2 innings with a 2.89 ERA in the regular season and has thrown two scoreless innings thus far in the playoffs. He's yet to be removed from the team's playoff roster, but it's a real possibility he will be if he's unable to contribute in a must-win game.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Secures third hold Bruihl picked up a hold against Arizona on Sunday, hurling a scoreless inning during which he allowed one hit and one walk.

Impact Bruihl came on in relief of starter Julio Urias in the sixth inning and allowed a pair of baserunners, but he was able to retire Kole Calhoun with runners on the corners to keep the Diamondbacks off the scoreboard. The hold was the third of the campaign for the rookie and his first since Aug. 21. Bruihl has struggled of late -- over his past four outings, he has given up four runs and six hits across 2.2 frames -- but he has posted a respectable 3.24 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 16.2 innings overall.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opening again Wednesday Bruihl will start Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Bruihl served as an opener Monday against the Pirates and delivered a scoreless inning, and he'll do so again in Wednesday's series finale. Mitch White is expected to follow as the primary pitcher for the Dodgers.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless first inning Bruihl started Monday's 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh as the opener, allowing one hit in the first inning.

Impact After making his four appearances in relief, Bruihl made his first career start during Monday's win. He got through the first inning on just 12 pitches, but it's clear manager Dave Roberts planned for the rookie to pitch only one inning. Bruihl isn't a viable option unless he can be trusted with a larger role.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Bruihl will start Monday's game against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Bruihl has four appearances since receiving his first promotion to the big leagues last week, and he'll now make his first major-league start. The left-hander should cover an inning or two before turning things over to the bullpen.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Superb in big-league debut Bruihl tossed 1.2 scoreless innings against the Angels on Sunday, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out two.

Impact The southpaw's first major-league appearance was immediately stressful, as he entered with runners on second and third and only one out in the eighth inning. Bruihl handled the situation with aplomb, striking out Brandon Marsh to hold the runners before walking Shohei Ohtani and then inducing an inning-ending groundout. Bruihl returned for the ninth frame and retired the side in order to finish off the win. The positive first impression could help Bruihl -- who the Dodgers signed as an undrafted free agent in 2017 -- stick on the big-league roster while a host of the team's regular relievers are on the injured list.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call to majors The Dodgers selected Bruihl's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Los Angeles already had an opening on the 40-man roster after reliever Darien Nunez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, and the team placed Garrett Cleavinger (oblique) on the 10-day IL on Sunday to clear a spot for Bruihl on the 26-man active roster. Bruihl will give the Dodgers another lefty weapon out of the bullpen after he limited same-handed hitters to a .128/.212/.191 slash line while striking out 21 in 47 at-bats between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A this season.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE