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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone worked his way back from a serious shoulder procedure to pitch for the first time in almost two years in Spring Training.
He has seemingly suffered a setback and has stopped throwing, likely ruling him out for the opening-day rotation.
Stone, per Jack Harris of The California Post, was experiencing shoulder soreness after his start in spring ball and following a bullpen session, prompting the team to halt his throwing.
He had more than 500 days in between starts from when he stepped on the mound in 2024 and his more recent outing.
Stone pitched one inning, getting two strikeouts and retiring all three batters quite easily. His full pitch arsenal looked sharp, especially the change-up that he is known for.
He had an 11-5 record with a 3.53 ERA in 25 starts back in 2024 before his injury, which was a total of 180, up from his rookie year when he flat-out struggled.
Gavin Stone’s One Outing in 2026
His 2026 debut was much anticipated, especially for the young pitcher who wanted to bust off the cob webs.
“That was awesome,” Stone said to SportsNet LA’s Kirsten Watson. “Considering the whole rehab process, how long it took, the surgery I had. It was amazing to finally get back out there and do what I love doing.
”…As long as I could replicate the stuff I had in ‘24 I knew I’d be okay. Getting back to that point, working on the velo… I’m just ready to go out there and get outs for the guys. I don’t really care about personal accomplishments or what I do out there as long as I can get outs for the guys as long as we can push for a three-peat.”
The injury ended up being a total reconstruction, a procedure that was worse than initially expected, leading to his extended time on the injured list.
Hopefully for the Dodgers and Stone, it is a minor development and does not lead to something further.
Shoulder injuries are serious for pitchers, and they can lead to some nervousness and trepidation, even if it is not totally warranted.
It could just be skiddishness from the Dodgers and Stone, especially with a season-long outlook, though the Dodgers are already going to miss Blake Snell early on and can ill afford to lose other starters.