Justin Wrobleski Made Major Changes Before Breakout Outing
Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski went through a series of changes before his eight-inning shutout of the Mets that propelled him forward.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski went through a series of changes before his eight-inning shutout of the New York Mets that propelled him forward. Wrobleski was a pitcher who yo-yoed between the major and minor leagues in 2025, serving as a versatile arm who could provide coverage as a starter and reliever amid a run of injuries. However, once the rotation got healthy, he settled into a long-relief role, one he would carry into the postseason, where he really showcased his pitching ability.
Entering 2026, manager Dave Roberts and the Dodgers organization were high on Wrobleski , a 25-year-old pitcher who had an impressive World Series Game 7 relief stint. Apr 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) throws New York Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor (28) out at first in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images As a result of his good Spring Training performance and injuries to Blake Snell, Wrobleski was given a starter role to start the season, while also moonlighting as a piggyback pitcher for Roki Sasaki if needed.
On Tuesday, Wrobleski had a breakout against the New York Mets, showing he could get outs despite his stuff not being great. He needed only 90 pitches to get through eight innings against the Mets, allowing only two hits and no wal ks. However, things were not always so great for Wrobleski, who was fighting for his status as a major league player for a long time.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) Wrobleski’s rough path to the majors Wrobleski had a rough 2024 when he got his first taste of major league playing time, with a 5. 70 ERA over 36. 1 innings.