The Dodgers are finalizing a deal to acquire reliever Brock Stewart from the Twins, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 33-year-old righty returns to the team with which he began his professional career a decade ago.
Stewart hasn’t gotten as much attention as former teammates Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax at the back of Minnesota’s bullpen. He’s a strong late-game weapon in his own right. As with most Dodger pitching targets, he’s very effective on a rate basis but comes with significant durability questions. Stewart is healthy at the moment, and his presence should be a major boost to a floundering L.A. relief group.
More to come.
