Availability
Gavin Stone threw a live batting practice on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Stone missed the entire 2025 campaign while recovering from shoulder surgery, so it’s an encouraging sign that he is already throwing live batting practice sessions. He last pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, posting a 3.53 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 116 strikeouts across 140.1 innings. Given the Dodgers’ rotation depth, Stone could begin the season in the minors.
Gavin Stone is expected to be ready for spring training and undergo a "normal" buildup, according to Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes. The right-hander missed the entire 2025 campaign while recovering from right shoulder surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Stone's surgery involved repairing a full capsule tear along with partial tears of the rotator cuff and labrum, leaving some uncertainty about how his stuff will return. Despite the positive health update, the 27-year-old is likely to begin the 2026 season in the minors due to his long layoff and the Dodgers' rotation depth.
The Dodgers placed Gavin Stone on the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
It was announced earlier in the offseason that Stone would miss the entire season after undergoing shoulder surgery back in October. He'll look to make a full recovery heading into the 2026 season.
Gavin Stone underwent right shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the 2025 season.
Fantasy Impact
Stone landed on the IL in September due to shoulder inflammation but now it was determined he needed surgery to keep him out all next season. The 25-year-old had a 3.53 ERA with 116 strikeouts in 140 innings in 2024.
The Dodgers transferred Gavin Stone to the 60-day IL.
Fantasy Impact
It was announced last week that Stone won't return this season. The move was made to open a roster spot for top pitching prospect Edgardo Henriquez.