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Dodgers Put Alex Vesia on 15-Day IL With Oblique Strain After Snell’s Return

Recent returns steady a shorthanded bullpen during a tight NL West race.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 06: Alex Vesia #51 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Aug 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia (51) throws against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo
Aug 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia (51) reacts to the final out of the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The move is retroactive to August 23 and corresponds to Blake Snell being reinstated from the paternity list.
  • Vesia has delivered a 2.75 ERA over 59 appearances with a team-best 22 holds, frequently working in the highest-leverage spots.
  • In his past six outings he went 1-2 with three blown saves and a 6.00 ERA, though he threw a scoreless inning in his most recent appearance.
  • Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates rejoined the bullpen over the weekend, and Michael Kopech becomes eligible to return from the 60-day IL on Wednesday, with a call-up more likely after roster expansion.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said after Tuesday’s win that he does not expect Vesia’s absence to be long, underscoring the need to stabilize late innings in a close division race.