Emmet Sheehan to Start 2026 in Dodgers’ Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan revealed he will start the year as a starter, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Not that it should register as much of a surprise, but Emmet Sheehan said he’s been told he will be a starter to open the year. Not official what day he will start in the opening homestand.

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) March 21, 2026 “Starting,” Sheehan said when asked about his role in 2026. “I’ll do whatever they want me to do. But right now, I’m a starter.

” Sheehan returned from Tommy John surgery during 2025 and appeared in 15 games, 12 of which started while serving as a bulk pitcher following an opener in the others. He had a 2. 82 ERA throughout the season, striking out 89 batters in 73.

1 innings pitched, and had a spectacular run towards the tail end of the season. Through his final six appearances of the season, Sheehan allowed just four runs through 31 innings and established himself as a key piece towards the back end of the rotation. He shifted to a bullpen role in the postseason along with pitchers like Roki Sasaki and Tyler Glasnow, and pitched 7.