Dodgers News: Caleb Ferguson Added to LA Roster; Michael Grove Optioned to Minors

The Dodgers made a pair of roster changes prior to first pitch against the Diamondbacks on Monday.

The Dodgers pitching staff needs all the help it can get right now. They're down two starters in Clayton Kershaw and Andrew Heaney and the bullpen has been pushed near its limit. In order to give the beleaguered bullpen a fresh arm, the Dodgers opted to recall lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson from the OKC Dodgers (Triple-A) and optioned newly minted MLB starter Michael Grove.

The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya was one of the first to report the news.

Dodgers say Caleb Ferguson is back. First time on the active roster since TJ in 2020. Michael Grove was optioned.

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) May 16, 2022

As Ardaya notes, Ferguson hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since September 15,2020. Ferguson suffered an elbow injury in the game that required Tommy John surgery. 

In six starts with the OKC Dodgers this year, Ferguson has a 11.57 ERA (4.2 IP).