"In Casparius, they did so with a right-hander capable of pitching multiple innings at a time (he bounced between the rotation and bullpen earlier this year) and being used as an option against right-handed-heavy parts of an opposing lineup. Casparius, a 26-year-old rookie who played a minor role in last year's postseason's run to a World Series, became one of the Dodgers' biggest success stories during the first half of the season."
"From then on, however, his season started to turn. In his five outings as a starter or bulk-man following an opener, Casparius had an 8.24 ERA and gave up six home runs 19 ⅔ innings; all while at times, the Dodgers believed, potentially tipping his pitches on the mound. Eventually, he returned to a strictly relief role, but appeared to run out gas down the"
Before Game 1 of the NLCS, the Dodgers submitted a 26-man roster that included right-hander Ben Casparius in place of catcher Dalton Rushing. The team opted for an extra pitcher for the seven-game series with only two off days. Casparius offers multi-inning relief and favorable matchups against right-handed-heavy lineups after alternating between the rotation and bullpen earlier in the season. He posted strong first-half numbers that led to a rotation stint, then struggled as a starter with a high ERA and several home runs allowed. Rushing became expendable with Will Smith back, reducing a left-handed bench option.
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