MICHAEL GROVE NEWS

Lands on injured list Grove was placed on the 15-day injured list with right lat tightness Sunday.

Impact Grove served as an opener Saturday against the Padres and struck out four in 1.1 scoreless innings, but he's apparently dealing with an injury afterward and will be forced to miss time. It's unclear whether he'll be forced to miss more than the minimum of 15 days, but left-hander Bryan Hudson was called up Sunday to take his place on the active roster.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Functions as opener Saturday Grove allowed a hit and struck out four without walking a batter over 1.1 scoreless innings Saturday versus the Padres. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Grove was announced as the starter, but it ended up being more of an opener situation, with Ryan Yarbrough following him with 4.1 innings in bulk relief. That kind of arrangement may be the only way Grove sticks on the major-league roster in the near term. He was touched up for eight runs over six innings in his last start and still carries a 6.61 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 67:18 K:BB through 64 innings this season. While his strikeout numbers are solid, he'd likely be limited to low-leverage situations if he ends up as a traditional reliever going forward.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday The Dodgers announced Grove will start Saturday's game against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was expected to move to the bullpen after he gave up eight runs in his previous outing, but he'll end up receiving another start Saturday. However, Grove may not have the workload of a traditional starter with Ryan Yarbrough a likely option to serve as a piggyback.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grinds out six innings Grove (2-3) allowed eight runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out 10 over six innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Reds.

Impact It wasn't pretty, as the Reds were ahead 3-0 after the first inning and 7-0 after the third before taking their foot off the gas. Grove hadn't pitched poorly in July, but this outing could be enough for him to lose his rotation spot to Lance Lynn, who is set to make his Dodgers debut Tuesday. Grove is at a 6.75 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 63:28 K:BB through 62.2 innings over 14 appearances (11 starts). It's unclear if Grove will be moved to the bullpen or optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City should he ultimately be taken out of the starting mix.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out six Grove allowed two runs on eight hits and struck out six without walking a batter over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Monday.

Impact Grove was decent aside from the eight hits, throwing 48 of 68 pitches for strikes in the short start. It was just the second time all season he's avoided walking a batter. The right-hander is now at a 6.19 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 53:17 K:BB through 56.2 innings over 13 appearances (10 starts). Grove should stick in the rotation for another turn at home over the weekend versus the Reds. He may eventually lose his major-league roster spot with Noah Syndergaar (finger) and Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) working back from injuries.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second win Grove (2-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing a run on five hits and two walks over five innings against the Orioles. He struck out four.

Impact Grove was solid Tuesday, holding Baltimore to a single run on an Aaron Hicks double in the second inning. It's an encouraging outing for the 26-year-old right-hander, lowering his ERA to a still-subpar 6.40 with a 1.54 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB through 52 innings. Grove will likely stick in the Dodgers' rotation until Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) can return from the IL. He's lined up to face the Blue Jays at home in his next outing.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first win Grove (1-2) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings to earn the win over the Angels on Saturday.

Impact Grove worked behind opener Alex Vesia, who tossed a scoreless first inning. Grove's outing began with four scoreless innings before he gave all four runs over his last two frames. The right-hander now has a 6.89 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 43:15 K:BB through 47 innings over 11 appearances (eight starts) this season. Grove's stay in a starting or bulk-relief role likely depends on how much longer Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will be out.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to pitch Saturday Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Grove is expected to either start or cover the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen during Saturday's game against the Angels, Eric Stephen of S...

Impact The Dodgers' decision to add Triple-A Oklahoma City starter Landon Knack to the taxi squad Thursday created some uncertainty about whether Grove would pitch in the Los Angeles' final game before the All-Star break, but the right-hander looks like he'll make a second straight turn through the rotation after all. After being called up from Triple-A on Monday as a replacement for the injured Clayton Kershaw (shoulder), Grove proceeded to cover four innings in a starting role and gave up one run on five hits and two walks while taking a no-decision against the Pirates.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts four innings Monday Grove allowed a run on five hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings in a no-decision versus the Pirates on Monday.

Impact Grove threw 79 pitches (46 strikes), but manager Dave Roberts clearly didn't want him going through the order a third time. This was Grove's 10th big-league outing (eighth start) of the season, and he's covered at least five innings in four of them. The right-hander owns a 7.02 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 37:14 K:BB through 41 innings. With Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) out until at least mid-July, but it's unclear if Grove or Gavin Stone will get the nod when this spot in the rotation comes up again Saturday versus the Angels.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled and starting Monday Grove has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Monday's game against the Pirates, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Grove will get the nod in the series opener after the Dodgers confirmed that Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) would require a stint on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander recently toed the rubber June 28 in Colorado, surrendering four runs on eight hits and two walks while fanning three over five innings.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be recalled Monday Grove will be recalled to start Monday against the Pirates if Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is placed on the injured list, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Kershaw has dealt with left shoulder inflammation for several days, and the team continues to evaluate him ahead of Monday's series opener. Manager Dave Roberts said after Sunday's loss to the Royals that it's possible Kershaw lands on the IL, and he also said that Grove will take the mound to begin Monday's game if Kershaw is unavailable. Grove made five appearances for the major-league club in June and posted a 6.86 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 21 innings during that time.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Grove to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Grove gave up four earned runs on eight hits and two walks in a five-inning traditional start Wednesday at Coors Field. The 26-year-old swingman heads back to the minors with a 7.54 ERA in 37 total major-league innings for the year.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to impress in start Grove allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three batters over five innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Pitchers struggling in the altitude of Colorado is hardly a rare occurrence, but it still felt like a missed opportunity for Grove to impress in his first start in nearly two weeks. The last time the right-hander took the mound as a starter, he served up four long balls; though Grove didn't allow any homers Wednesday, he failed to miss many bats, notching just six swinging strikes and three punchouts. The 26-year-old has had the chance to stake a claim for a rotation spot with seven starts on the campaign, but he hasn't done much to earn that role with a 7.54 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 34:12 K:BB over 37 frames across nine overall appearances.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed starter Wednesday Grove will get the start Wednesday at Colorado, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Grove has been serving as a swingman for Los Angeles this season while struggling to a 7.59 ERA across 32 innings. The 26-year-old right-hander makes for a risky fantasy streaming option in Wednesday night's tilt at Coors Field.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Michael Grove Keeping an Open Mind Regarding Role for LA A move to the bullpen could be what he needs!

JUNE 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Working in bulk relief Grove will operate as the bulk reliever Wednesday versus the Angels, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Grove is set to follow Brusdar Graterol, who is serving as the Dodgers' opener Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. It's not a favorable pitching setup for fantasy purposes, though Grove will likely try to cover a good amount of innings. He holds an 8.10 ERA through seven major-league appearances (six starts) this year.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for start vs. Angels Los Angeles recalled Grove from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Grove was called up ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Angels. The right-hander has struggled in his previous action with the Dodgers this season, pitching to an 8.10 ERA and 1.60 WHIP over 30 innings. Shelby Miller (neck) was placed on the 15-day injured list in the corresponding transaction.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed to start Wednesday Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Grove will start for the Dodgers on Wednesday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Grove was on the practice squad and with the team in Los Angeles, and it comes as no surprise that the right-hander will make the start in the second contest of the three-game set against the Angels. In 30 innings, Grove has posted an 8.10 ERA and 1.60 WHIP, and he'd be an extremely risky streaming option against Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and the rest of the Halos' lineup.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start Wednesday Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Tuesday's tilt that it would "make sense" for Grove to start Wednesday's game versus the Angels, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com...

Impact Grove is on the taxi squad, and it would be an upset if anyone but the right-hander was on the bump for the Dodgers to begin Wednesday's tilt against their crosstown rivals. The right-hander has struggled with an ugly 8.10 ERA over 30 innings with the Dodgers this year, and it'd be hard to justify him as a fantasy option even as a streamer for Wednesday's game against the Halos.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: LA Bending Rules to Likely Bring Michael Grove Back This Week Expect to see to Grove back in Anaheim.

JUNE 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Grove was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday by the Dodgers, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact It clears a spot on the 26-man active roster for Emmet Sheehan, who was brought up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make his MLB debut versus the Giants on Friday. Grove will likely be up again with Los Angeles in the near future, but there's just as much fantasy risk in his right arm as there is reward.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves up four homers Thursday Grove allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over five innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Thursday.

Impact It's rarely a positive takeaway when a pitcher gets blasted for four long balls, but the silver lining for the Dodgers -- and Grove's fantasy managers -- is that all four were solo blasts and that the Guardians didn't push any runs across the plate otherwise. Another way to look at Grove's outing optimistically is to note his 18 whiffs and seven punchouts, which tied his season-high mark. The right-hander has given up exactly four runs in each of his past three starts, totaling 14 innings over that span. That's neither disastrous nor particularly good, and Los Angeles may have no choice but to stick with him given its injury-burdened rotation. From a fantasy perspective, managers can probably do better than Grove's current 8.10 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and lack of any wins across seven outings.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four runs as bulk reliever Grove allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two over four innings during Friday's 5-4 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Grove operated as the a bulk reliever behind Victor Gonzales, who faced just three batters as the opener. The former has made two appearances since being activated off the injured list at the beginning of June, and while he's allowed eight runs on 11 hits through nine innings, he's posted a strong 9:1 K:BB during that stretch. He figures to remain a steady part of the Dodgers' rotation while Julio Urias (hamstring) and Noah Syndergaard (finger) are on injured reserve, but with Urias nearing a return, Grove could be headed for a stint in the minors.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In line for bulk relief Grove is in line to serve as a bulk reliever for the Dodgers on Friday against the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact He had been the projected starter, but the Dodgers have elected to use Victor Gonzalez as an opener first. Grove holds a 5.14 ERA over five starts with the big club this season, although that's come with a 21:7 K:BB.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in rotation Grove is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia.

Impact He'll be making his second straight turn through the Dodgers rotation after he returned from a stint on the 15-day injured list June 3 and tossed five innings while striking out seven and allowing four earned runs in a loss to the Yankees. The Dodgers could get Julio Urias (hamstring) back from the IL next week, but with Noah Syndergaard (finger) going on the IL on Thursday, Grove's spot in the rotation appears safe for now.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE