Overview
- Bobby Miller made his first regular-season appearance of 2026 in a rehab outing on Wednesday, Aug. 5, throwing two innings, allowing one run on two hits, recording three strikeouts and throwing 47 pitches for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Gavin Stone made his first professional regular-season start since Aug. 31, 2024 on Thursday, Aug. 6, working 1.2 innings, allowing one run, giving up two hits and striking out three for Oklahoma City.
- Both pitchers were cleared to begin Triple-A rehab assignments after months of work at the Dodgers’ Arizona complex and were added to the Comets’ roster as measured steps toward game readiness.
- Stone missed all of 2025 after right shoulder reconstruction surgery in October 2024 and must prove long-term durability, while Miller has battled shoulder soreness and a later back issue that required an injection this year.
- The Dodgers’ rotation now includes recent trade additions and other starters on rehab, so team officials view these outings as depth-building and possible September options rather than immediate fixes for the major-league rotation.