By LAFB Network,Ryan Anderson
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Before the injury, Vesia had been one of the Dodgers’ most dependable relievers this season. Over 52.1 innings, he posted a 2.75 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and averaged nearly 12 strikeouts per nine innings. Though he had hit a brief rough patch in August, allowing runs in four consecutive outings, his overall body of work reaffirmed his value as a stabilizing force in late innings.
To make room for Vesia, the Dodgers optioned Casparius, who has quietly carried one of the heaviest workloads on the staff this year. The 26-year-old right-hander appeared in 46 games—more than any other LA reliever—logging 77.2 innings with a 4.64 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. His strikeout rate (21.3%) and walk rate (6.3%) reflected steady middle-relief production, though his recent outings had been uneven. Since Aug. 23, Casparius had not delivered a clean inning, allowing three hits, four walks, and a home run across four appearances.
With Vesia back, the Dodgers regain a trusted late-inning lefty as they push deeper into September. For Casparius, the trip back to Oklahoma City may offer a chance to reset after a heavy workload in his first full season.
