Dodgers’ Michael Grove out for the season after shoulder surgery
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove will miss the upcoming season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The 28-year-old right-hander has pitched in parts of the last three seasons for the Dodgers. He had a 4-4 record with a 5.02 ERA last year, throwing in 39 games, including two starts. He had 54 strikeouts in 51 innings.
Manager Dave Roberts said that Grove has been dealing with pain in the shoulder since last season.
“He’s disappointed,” Roberts said. “He’s already had Tommy John and didn’t want to do another surgery. He tried to tough it out and pitch through it, but it was just compromising his performance and recovery.”
Grove was a second-round pick for the Dodgers in 2018 after playing in college at West
Which NL West team is the Dodgers’ biggest threat?
The Dodgers enter 2025 as the favorites to win the National League West. If that comes to fruition, it would be 12 division titles in the last 13 seasons.
In each of the last five years, the Dodgers have faced a true divisional opponent in the Division Series, but if that streak hits six years, who will be the team’s biggest competitor in the National League West?
The Diamondbacks led the majors in runs scored and were tied for third with a 115 wRC+ last year. They lost first baseman Christian Walker in free agency, but signed Corbin Burnes to augment an already-strong starting rotation.
San Diego was the Dodgers’ biggest threat last year but won’t have Joe Musgrove this season after Tommy John surgery in October. Their bullpen should still be strong, though Tanner Scott is now in Los Angeles.
The Giants signed Willy Adames to play shortstop, and should have a healthy Robbie Ray in their rotation.
The Rockies are a team in the division.
PECOTA at Baseball Prospectus has Arizona and San Diego at a dead heat, projecting 87 wins for both teams. FanGraphs has the D-backs at 86 wins and the Padres at 82.
Today’s question is which NL West team will be the Dodgers’ most formidable competitor in 2025?
