Dodgers Option Struggling Bobby Miller to Triple-A, Recall Ricky Vanasco

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Bobby Miller's ERA increases to 8.07 after giving up nine runs in four innings against Philadelphia Phillies
Dodgers have five starting pitchers on injured list: Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Walker Buehler, and Clayton Kershaw
Dodgers recall Ricky Vanasco from minors to fill Miller's spot in rotation
Los Angeles Dodgers option Bobby Miller to Triple-A Oklahoma City due to struggling performance
Miller was a promising prospect with a solid 3.76 ERA over 23 starts in 2023, but opponents are hitting .338/.434/.620 against him this season
Dodgers Option Struggling Bobby Miller to Triple-A, Recall Ricky Vanasco

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move on July 10, 2024, optioning right-hander Bobby Miller to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The decision came after Miller gave up nine runs in four innings during a start against the Philadelphia Phillies, increasing his ERA to 8.07.

Miller was a promising prospect for the Dodgers when he made his major league debut in 2023, posting a solid 3.76 ERA over 23 starts as their most reliable starting pitcher. However, things have not gone well for him this season. Opponents are hitting .338/.434/.620 with five homers in just 83 plate appearances against Miller.

The Dodgers recalled right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the minors to fill Miller's spot in the rotation. In his major league debut, Vanasco pitched two scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals. In Triple-A this season, he has a 3.63 ERA with 20 walks and 25 strikeouts in 22⅔ innings.

The Dodgers' rotation has been hit hard by injuries, with Tyler Glasnow (back), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (strained rotator cuff), Walker Buehler (hip discomfort), and Clayton Kershaw (recovery from shoulder surgery) all on the injured list. Despite these absences, Los Angeles holds a 7½-game lead in the National League West.

Miller's demotion is not unexpected given his struggles this season. However, it remains to be seen how long he will remain in the minors and when he might return to the Dodgers' rotation.



Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Are the Dodgers considering bringing back Clayton Kershaw from injured list instead of Miller?
  • Is there any underlying injury causing Miller's struggles this season?

Sources

89%

  • Unique Points
    • Bobby Miller missed time due to right shoulder inflammation
    • Dodgers see Miller as potential bedrock for rotation but he has struggled this season
    • Frustrated Miller said his mechanics are the issue, not his shoulder
  • Accuracy
    • Bobby Miller gave up nine runs in a game
    • Miller's ERA through seven starts was 8.07
    • Miller will work with Dodgers player development staff until All-Star break and then join Triple-A Oklahoma City
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (85%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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96%

  • Unique Points
    • The Dodgers demoted right-hander Bobby Miller to the minors on July 10, 2024.
    • Miller gave up nine runs in four innings at Philadelphia, increasing his ERA to 8.07.
  • Accuracy
    • The Los Angeles Dodgers demoted right-hander Bobby Miller to the minors on July 10, 2024.
    • Bobby Miller gave up nine runs in four innings at Philadelphia, increasing his ERA to 8.07.
    • Miller is expected to spend time with the organization’s player development staff and begin a stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City after the All-Star break.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
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98%

Dodgers Option Bobby Miller

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  • Unique Points
    • The Dodgers optioned Bobby Miller to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
    • Miller was the Dodgers’ most reliable starting pitcher in his rookie season with a 3.76 ERA over 23 starts.
    • He entered this year as the arguable #3 arm behind Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
    • Opponents are hitting .338/.434/.620 with five homers in 83 plate appearances against Miller.
    • Miller has walked 12 and struck out nine since returning from the IL.
  • Accuracy
    • Bobby Miller gave up nine runs in four innings at Philadelphia, increasing his ERA to 8.07.
    • Miller is expected to spend time with the organization’s player development staff and begin a stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City after the All-Star break.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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96%

  • Unique Points
    • Dodgers optioned Bobby Miller to the Minors on July 10th, 2024
    • Miller won’t report to a Minor League team immediately, instead working with Rob Hill, Dodgers director of pitching
  • Accuracy
    • Bobby Miller gave up nine runs in four innings at Philadelphia
    • Miller is expected to spend time with the organization’s player development staff and begin a stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City after the All-Star break.
    • Miller has allowed 19 runs across 17 1/3 innings since his reinstatement from the injured list.
    • Opponents are hitting .338/.434/.620 with five homers in 83 plate appearances against Miller.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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83%

  • Unique Points
    • Bobby Miller made his sixth start of the regular season for the Dodgers.
    • Miller allowed two earned runs on four hits in five innings against the Diamondbacks.
    • Dodgers won a 6-5 walk-off game against the Diamondbacks despite a rough bullpen night.
  • Accuracy
    • , Bobby Miller made his sixth start of the regular season for the Dodgers.,
    • , Miller allowed two earned runs on four hits in five innings against the Diamondbacks.,
    • , Dodgers won a 6-5 walk-off game against the Diamondbacks despite a rough bullpen night.
    • , Bobby Miller had shaky performance since returning from right shoulder inflammation.
    • , Miller is critical of his stuff and noted that velocity being down led him to overthink pitches.
    • , Bobby Miller is an important piece for the Dodgers’ rotation due to uncertainty surrounding Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Clayton Kershaw, and Walker Buehler.
  • Deception (80%)
    The author's statements about Miller's performance being a 'step forward' and his own assessment of his stuff as 'not the best' are examples of selective reporting. The author is only reporting details that support the positive spin on Miller's performance, while omitting mention of other aspects such as his command issues and high pitch count. This creates a misleading impression for readers.
    • It's a step forward for me.
    • They had some really good takes on the slider too, and then, unfortunately, the one they do swing at was a homer. It was kind of just a lazy pitch right there.
    • To get away with the stuff I had today, I feel pretty good about it.
  • Fallacies (100%)
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