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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Gavin Stone Proving To Be ‘Dependable’ For Dodgers Rotation
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Gavin Stone Proving To Be ‘Dependable’ For Dodgers Rotation

Matthew Moreno
May 21, 2024
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Gavin Stone was initially projected to be a depth piece for the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation this season, but Walker Buehler’s delayed start and multiple injuries have thrust him into a larger role.

Stone won a Spring Training competition to be named the Dodgers’ fifth starter, beating out the likes of Landon Knack, Kyle Hurt, Michael Grove and Ryan Yarbrough. Emmet Sheehan had fallen out of contention due to a right elbow injury that has since required Tommy John surgery.

Stone making an Opening Day roster for the first time in his career was followed by some uneven performances, but he’s found a better rhythm since the end of April.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lauded Stone for his impressive string of starts and being reliable, per Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group:

“I think for me as a manager, you want all your players to be dependable and know what you’re gonna get when they go out there and play and he’s becoming that,” Roberts said of Stone. “He’s on a nice run right now and I think this is who he is. He’s only going to get better.”

Dating back to pitching a career-high seven innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 26, Stone is 3-0 with a 1.38 ERA and held opponents to a .194/.242/.301 batting line over four starts.

The Dodgers also won the game in which Stone didn’t receive a decision in, and he’s completed at least six innings in each of the four outings.

Overall this season the Dodgers are 6-2 in games started by Stone.

One key to his success has been reducing changeup usage, despite that being Stone’s most highly-regarded pitch.

Another change for the 25-year-old has been changing from jersey No. 71 to 35.

Gavin Stone’s confidence

After enduring some struggles upon making his MLB debut last year, Stone spent the offseason working to address pitch tipping and in turn he’s gained growing confidence throughout this season.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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