Dodgers Activate Brock Stewart

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart from the injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott.

Stewart, 34, returns from the injured list for the second time this season. He has pitched in two games for the Dodgers this year, tossing two scoreless innings and striking out three. He is in his eighth Major League season, spending parts with the Dodgers (2016-19, 2025-), Toronto Blue Jays (2019) and Twins (2023-25) and he is 10-5 with a 4.44 ERA with 193 strikeouts in 188.2 innings. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the sixth round of the 2014 First Year Player Draft out of Illinois State University.

McDermott, 27, pitched yesterday, allowing two runs in 1.1 innings. He has made two appearances for the Dodgers this season, allowing two runs in 2.1 innings. He is 0-1 with a 12.00 ERA in seven Major League games (two starts) and 13 strikeouts in 15 innings. In 130 minor league appearances, he is 22-26 with a 4.42 ERA and 598 strikeouts in 425.2 innings. He was drafted by the Houston Astros with the 132nd pick in the 2021 First Year Player Draft out of Ball State University.