"The right-hander made four appearances before a landing on the injured list with right shoulder trouble. This led to a prolonged rehab process as Stewart tried to return to the active roster in time to help a struggling Dodgers bullpen for the playoffs. It never panned out, with the Dodgers deciding it was in Stewart's best interest to be shut down for the season and undergo corrective surgery on his right shoulder."
""At 29 years old, I gained 5 mph in two months, so that sudden jump? I'm sure that's what led to my elbow breaking down," Stewart said. "Do I know that for a fact? No. I don't think anybody does. But I think you'd be silly to say the added velocity doesn't play a big part.""
"Going off what Stewart said, his increase in velocity lines up with the Tommy John surgery he eventually had in 2021. Since then, he has also dealt with right elbow soreness again in 2023, right shoulder tendentious and a right shoulder strain in 2024, and right shoulder inflammation last season. Given the extensive injury history his throwing arm has experienced in a short amount of time, it makes sense as to why the Dodgers did not risk pushing his rehab any further in 2025."
Brock Stewart made four appearances for the Dodgers after a 2025 trade before landing on the injured list with right shoulder trouble. A prolonged rehab followed as Stewart attempted to return for the playoffs, but the Dodgers shut him down and opted for corrective right shoulder surgery. Stewart experienced Tommy John surgery in 2021 and reports that a rapid 5 mph fastball velocity increase may have strained his elbow. His subsequent history includes right elbow soreness in 2023, right shoulder tendinitis and strain in 2024, and right shoulder inflammation last season. The organization plans to manage his health for 2026 once recovered.
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