"He looked like a major-league starter, and not a guy that's cutting his teeth. It's a tough lineup in the sense for a right-handed pitcher, there's a lot of left-handed hitters. I do think it was a step in the right direction."
"Sheehan pitched just 3.1 innings in his season debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out six and walking two."
"The positive was that most of the damage came in the first inning when CJ Abrams slugged a three-run homer following a double and walk. After that, Sheehan gave the Dodgers five innings of one-run ball."
"One concerning trend for Sheehan throughout Spring Training and into the beginning of the regular season has been his velocity, and those issues remained in his second start."
Emmet Sheehan improved in his second start of 2026 against the Washington Nationals, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing four runs. Manager Dave Roberts praised his performance, noting he resembled a major-league starter. Sheehan's first inning was challenging, giving up a three-run homer, but he settled down afterward. However, his velocity remains a concern, averaging 93.8 mph, down from 95.6 mph last year. Despite the issues, he managed to keep the team competitive without overtaxing the bullpen.
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