Emmet Sheehan

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Emmet Sheehan has been shut down from throwing.

Fantasy Impact

Roberts added that Sheehan hasn’t been responding the way they’ve wanted to. It’s “a longer term situation,” he said. He remains without a timetable to return.

Dodgers SP Emmet Sheehan could face live hitters in a couple of days.

Fantasy Impact

Sheehan will require a full buildup period before the team activates him from the injured list. Fantasy managers should expect the team to outline a timetable for Sheehan to return as he progresses through his rehab.

Emmet Sheehan said he is scheduled to resume throwing on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Sheehan was shut down for about a week after developing shoulder soreness following a couple bullpen sessions. He remains on track to be healthy for the start of the season barring any setbacks.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Emmet Sheehan should be starting to throwing around plyo balls here soon.

Fantasy Impact

Sheehan took a couple days off from throwing last week. Roberts added that Sheehan may not be ready for the opening series against the Padres on March 20/21, but he shouldn’t be behind schedule after those two games.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Emmet Sheehan recently took a few days off from throwing due to general body soreness.

Fantasy Impact

It is not expected to impact the availability of Sheehan heading into the season. He is expected to be part of the starting rotation for the Dodgers to open the season.