"So right now, we put him on ice and are trying to let the soreness dissipate. Given everything he's gone through with the shoulder, we wanted to make sure we push 'Pause.' So I don't know when he's gonna start throwing again. But it is a setback, unfortunately. With the shoulder soreness, we're just trying to be thoughtful or mindful for Gavin."
"It's unexpected. I think that's an honest answer. He's worked so hard to get back to where he was, pitching in a game. We're excited about that. He threw the baseball really well. It was one inning, so it wasn't too taxing. So to come back in his 'pen and not feel good, that's disappointing. And it's not from lack of effort."
Gavin Stone underwent extensive right shoulder surgery following the 2024 season, requiring partial labrum repair, partial rotator cuff repair, and capsule reconstruction. He spent all of 2025 rehabilitating and entered 2026 Spring Training expecting full participation without restrictions. However, during his ramp-up phase, Stone experienced shoulder soreness and was shut down for recovery. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the setback was unexpected, noting Stone had thrown well in a recent appearance but felt uncomfortable afterward. Stone will miss Opening Day and his return timeline remains uncertain. The Dodgers had anticipated Stone potentially contributing to their rotation alongside other injured pitchers.
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