Dodgers Activate Brock Stewart Ahead of Astros Finale; Jake Eder Optioned
Brock Stewart is back! The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated the right-hander from the IL. Get the latest on Stewart's season debut and the roster move involving Jake Eder.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially welcoming back relief pitcher Brock Stewart. Stewart joined the Boys in Blue in Houston during this three-game series against the Astros, and he could make his season debut as soon as Wednesday morning . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) In a corresponding move, pitcher Jake Eder was optioned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, the team said .
The addition of Stewart brings another righty to the bullpen at the expense of a lefty in Eder. Where has Brock Stewart been? Stewart was drafted by the Dodgers in 2014 and played for the Boys in Blue from 2016 to 2019, when he was claimed off of waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Stewart returned to the Dodgers at 2025’s trade deadline, but he only pitched in four games before landing on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. He underwent a procedure shortly after and missed the remainder of the season. Aug 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart (41) delivers a pitch in the top of the ninth inning during an MLB game against the St.
Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The right-hander began his rehab assignment with Single-A Ontario on April 14, and he has been stellar as he started ramping back up. He made two appearances in Single-A , allowing just two baserunners across his two outings at the level, and he’s excelled with Triple-A Oklahoma City as well.