Overview

• Emmet Sheehan had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, ending his 2024 season.
• The Dodgers' pitcher initially experienced forearm inflammation during spring training.
• Sheehan posted a 4.92 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 60.1 innings in 2023.
• Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the surgery as the best option after Sheehan's condition failed to improve.
• The Dodgers will rely on their current rotation and hope for midseason returns of other injured pitchers.