Dodgers Recall Hurt After Casparius Lands on IL With Shoulder Injury

Right-hander Kyle Hurt gets the call as the Dodgers shuffle their pitching staff.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:49am

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed right-handed reliever Ben Casparius on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation and have recalled right-hander Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Casparius had struggled in his last three appearances, most recently giving up two runs in one-plus innings against the Rangers on Sunday. Hurt, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2024, will likely be used in low-leverage situations as he eases back into MLB action.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' bullpen has been an area of concern early in the season, and this move is an attempt to shore up their relief corps as they look to keep pace in the NL West. Hurt's return from injury could provide a boost, but the team will need to manage his workload carefully as he works his way back.

The details

Casparius was placed on the IL after undergoing manual testing on his shoulder, which revealed inflammation. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. Hurt, 27, last appeared in the majors in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. In four career outings with the Dodgers, he has allowed just two runs (one earned) in 8 2/3 innings, with six strikeouts and one walk. The Dodgers optioned Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier this year to build up his workload, but the injury to Casparius has prompted his recall.

  • Casparius was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 14, 2026.
  • Hurt's most recent big league appearance was on April 16, 2024, before undergoing Tommy John surgery later that year.

The players

Ben Casparius

A right-handed reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

Kyle Hurt

A right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Casparius on the active roster. Hurt underwent Tommy John surgery in 2024 and is making his return to the majors.

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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What they’re saying

“I think it has some correlation to his second up [on Sunday]”

— Dave Roberts, Manager

“You got to adapt. He's the beneficiary of things changing. He's a big league pitcher, so he'll be fine.”

— Dave Roberts, Manager

What’s next

Casparius is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his shoulder on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. Hurt will likely be eased back into high-leverage situations as he makes his return from Tommy John surgery.

The takeaway

This move highlights the Dodgers' need to shore up their bullpen early in the season, as well as the challenges of managing pitchers returning from injury. Hurt's performance in his return could be a key factor in the Dodgers' success as they look to maintain their position in the NL West.