Michael Grove Out for Season After Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove is set to miss the entire upcoming season following surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The 28-year-old right-hander, who has pitched in parts of the last three seasons for the Dodgers, recorded a 4-4 record with a 5.02 ERA last year, appearing in 39 games, including two starts. Grove struck out 54 batters in 51 innings before being sidelined. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Grove had been experiencing shoulder pain since last season, which ultimately led to the decision for surgery.
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Grove, a former second-round pick by the Dodgers in 2018 after playing college baseball at West Virginia, expressed disappointment over the situation. "He's disappointed," Roberts said. "He's already had Tommy John and didn't want to do another surgery. He tried to tough it out and pitch through it, but it was just compromising his performance and recovery." The Dodgers will now need to explore alternative options to fill the void left by Grove's absence as they prepare for the upcoming season.