MICHAEL GROVE NEWS

Tosses four innings in season debut Grove did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks over four innings against the Rockies. He struck out four.

Impact Grove is filling in for Ryan Pepiot, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain after initially claiming the Dodgers' final rotation spot. Grove is expected to see at least three starts before Pepiot is cleared, so his fantasy value is limited to the interim. Grove's is slated to pitch again Sunday in Arizona.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Grove overcomes illness as Dodgers' young pitching experiment begins Michael Grove was the first pitching prospect to start for the Dodgers this season and delivered mixed results in a 13-4 win over the Colora...

APRIL 4, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Michael Grove Reacts to Joining Dodgers Roster After Losing Rotation Battle It was a bit of an awkward situation for the rookie pitcher.

APRIL 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers' Michael Grove ready for 2023 debut Monday The right-hander, who was slated to begin the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, fills in for injured Tony Gonsolin and Ryan Pepiot against t...

APRIL 2, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Expected to get multiple starts Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Grove is expected to get up to three starts if all goes to plan, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Grove was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City after Ryan Pepiot was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain. If the right-hander does struggle Monday against the Rockies it's possible the Dodgers could turn to some pitching depth, but it does appear that Grove is going to make multiple starts while Pepiot recovers.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rotation spot Grove was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Impact Grove was optioned to OKC last week, with Ryan Pepiot initially claiming the final spot in the Dodgers' season-opening starting rotation, but Pepiot is now on the 15-day injured list because of a left oblique strain. Grove figures to start directly in Pepiot's place Monday against the visiting Rockies. The 26-year-old carries fantasy streaming appeal in that matchup.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Grove was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Grove did not win the final spot in the Dodgers' rotation, and instead it will be Ryan Pepiot who will be the fifth starter for Los Angeles. Grove will begin the year back in the Pacific Coast League, and the 26-year-old could be an option if Pepiot falters or there's an injury to another member of the rotation.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed results in fifth spring start Grove tossed 3.2 innings against the White Sox in a Cactus League contest Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out six batters.

Impact Grove and Ryan Pepiot (side) are the leading candidates for the Dodgers' fifth-starter spot while Tony Gonsolin is on the IL with an ankle injury. Grove impressed with his six punchouts Saturday, but he also gave up five hits, including a leadoff home run to Andrew Benintendi. The right-hander has posted a 4.38 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and impressive 14:1 K:BB across 12.1 innings this spring, with three of the 12 hits against him leaving the park. Meanwhile, Pepiot -- who is dealing with a side injury but is expected to make his next spring start -- has a 2.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB and has served up zero home runs over nine frames.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17, 2023

Might get a shot at rotation spot Grove is an option to fill in for Tony Gonsolin (ankle) if Gonsolin needs to miss time, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times on Friday.

Impact Roberts said that if Gonsolin requires an injured list stint, which appears likely at this point, it would probably be either Grove or Ryan Pepiot filling in. Grove put up a 4.60 ERA over seven appearances (six starts) for the Dodgers last season in his first taste of the big leagues. He's one of the team's better young arms and would be worth a late-round dart throw in fantasy leagues if he joins the rotation.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets ball for spring opener Grove (knee) is scheduled to start the Dodgers' Cactus League opener Friday versus the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Grove closed the 2022 campaign on the 15-day injured list with a bruised knee, but the Dodgers never provided any indication that the injury was anything that would limit him heading into spring training. While his starting assignment for the first spring game supports that notion, Grove is still likely to find himself on the outside looking in for a spot in the Dodgers' Opening Day rotation if all of the team's other starting options are healthy. Though the 26-year-old Grove has little left to prove in the high minors, the fact that he has two minor-league options remaining works against him in securing an Opening Day role with the big club.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Michael Grove Made Strides with Veteran Teammates Last Season The young pitcher was highlighted one of LA’s four pitching prospects.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out with bruised knee Grove was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a bruised left knee, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Grove had X-rays come back negative after he was struck in the knee by a comebacker during his start against the Rockies on Saturday, and he'll now spend at least the next couple weeks on the injured list. The 25-year-old will be eligible to be activated Oct. 16, but he may not be on the Dodgers' postseason roster even when healthy.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in fourth inning Grove allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Grove cruised through three innings, but he ran into trouble in the fourth. Ryan McMahon tagged him for a solo home run and Randal Grichuk added a three-run homer to put the Rockies ahead, though the Dodgers later wiped out the deficit to get Grove off the hook. This was the third time in his last four starts the right-hander has allowed multiple homers. He has a 4.60 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 24:10 K:BB through 29.1 innings across seven appearances (six starts) in the majors this year, though it's likely he works out of the bullpen if he makes the Dodgers' NLDS roster.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Michael Grove Happy to Fill a Role and Learn on the Job Dodgers rookie Michael Grove is soaking up the experience of sharing a rotation with some of baseball’s best pitchers.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Notches first career win Grove (1-0) earned the win during Sunday's 4-1 victory over St. Louis, allowing one run on three hits and one walk with three strikeouts in five innings.

Impact Grove was spotted an early two-run lead and limited St. Louis to one run on three baserunners in the second inning en route to his first career win. Manger Dave Roberts opted to pull the 25-year-old after only 69 pitches with the heart of the Cardinal's lineup due to bat a third time in the sixth and he's now gone exactly five innings in each of three September starts. Grove possesses a 4.07 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 24.1 innings across six appearances and five starts.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grove helps Dodgers beat Cardinals 4-1 to clinch top NL seed

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will stay in rotation Grove is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The Dodgers will keep Grove on hand as part of a six-man rotation after he made his first turn of the week in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Diamondbacks. He took a no-decision in that outing after allowing five runs (three earned) over five frames, bringing his ERA to 4.66 across his first 19.1 innings in the big leagues. With the Dodgers well on their way to finishing with the National League's top record, Grove could remain part of a six-man rotation over the final week and a half of the season as the team aims to give its other starting pitchers added rest in advance of the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans seven in no-decision Grove didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks, giving up five runs (three earned) on nine hits and a walk over five inn...

Impact The rookie right-hander was hit hard as five of the nine hits off him went for extra bases, including homers by Daulton Varsho in the third inning and Christian Walker in the fifth. However, the Dodgers got him off the hook for his first big-league loss with a five-run rally in the eighth. Since becoming Los Angeles' de facto sixth starter at the end of August and spotting in and out of the rotation, he's posted a 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB through 14.2 innings over three starts.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes five innings in spot start Grove did not factor in the decision against Arizona on Wednesday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out four batters.

Impact Grove yielded only two hits in his five frames, but each was a solo homer. They were the first two long balls he has served up in his brief big-league career, but this was arguably his best major-league outing, as he completed a career-high five innings and allowed a career-low three baserunners. Grove isn't expected to remain in the Dodgers' rotation for long, but he could get another start next week since the team has a doubleheader against Arizona on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for Wednesday's start Grove was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and will start Wednesday at Arizona, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Grove has a 4.82 ERA across 9.1 frames in the majors this season and will rejoin the Dodgers on Wednesday for another spot start. In 14 appearances for Oklahoma City this year he has a 4.07 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 68:21 K:BB across 59.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Dodgers optioned Grove to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Impact Los Angeles called up Grove from Triple-A on Saturday in case a long reliever was needed in the final two games of the team's series with the Giants, but the right-hander ultimately wasn't needed out of the bullpen. The Dodgers still intend to develop Grove as a starter, so he'll head back to Triple-A to make regular turns through Oklahoma City's rotation. Reyes Moronta was called up to replace Grove in the bullpen.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Grove was recalled by the Dodgers on Saturday.

Impact Grove is up to replace Walker Buehler, who's set to miss an extended period due to a forearm strain. Grove has made one start and one relief appearance thus far in his rookie season, allowing seven runs (three earned) in 4.2 innings while striking out three batters and walking four. While he could replace Buehler in the rotation, the Dodgers have two off days next week and should have Andrew Heaney (shoulder) back from the injured list next weekend, so it looks as though Grove may be a reliever for now.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to minors The Dodgers optioned Grove to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Los Angeles brought up Caleb Ferguson to join the bullpen as a replacement for Grove, whom the organization likely wants to continue making regular starts at Triple-A. Grove was summoned from the minors Saturday when the Dodgers were in need of a multi-inning arm out of the bullpen, but he made just one appearance during his latest stint in the big leagues. He was charged with three earned runs on three hits and a walk in an inning of relief in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Pirates.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Dodgers Grove was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Impact Grove made his major-league debut as a starter in mid-May, and he struck out three in 3.2 scoreless innings against the Phillies. While the right-hander will rejoin the major-league roster Saturday, it appears as though he'll be available out of the bullpen for now. Ryan Pepiot was sent down to make room for Grove on the active roster.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE