Dodgers Reunite with Brock Stewart to Bolster Bullpen
So here’s the scoop—Brock Stewart is heading back to where it all began. The Dodgers have made a trade with the Minnesota Twins to reacquire the 33-year-old right-handed reliever. While neither team has officially confirmed the deal yet, multiple sources, including ESPN’s Jeff Passan and MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, have reported it.
Now, if you’re a Dodgers fan, the name might sound familiar. That’s because Stewart was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the sixth round back in 2014 and spent the early part of his MLB career with them. During that first stint in L.A., he had a rough go, posting a 5.46 ERA. But things really turned around for him in Minnesota. Over the past three seasons with the Twins, Stewart has quietly become one of the more effective arms in their bullpen, racking up 100 strikeouts in just over 77 innings with a much-improved 2.33 ERA.
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This season, Stewart's been solid again—he’s pitched 34 innings with a 2.38 ERA, nearly a 30% strikeout rate, and a respectable 7.9% walk rate. He’s known for a nasty five-pitch mix that includes a 96 mph fastball and an especially effective sweeper and changeup. He’s also only blown one lead all year, while picking up 14 holds. That kind of consistency makes him an attractive option for a Dodgers bullpen that’s been thinned out by injuries.
Relievers like Tanner Scott and Michael Kopech are currently on the injured list, so the Dodgers were in clear need of some help at the deadline—and Stewart seems like the first piece of that puzzle. His durability has raised some eyebrows in the past, but right now, he’s healthy and throwing well. For a team that’s contending, that’s what matters most.
What’s interesting here is that this isn’t some big flashy trade. It’s a smart, under-the-radar move—classic Dodgers, honestly. They’ve made a habit of identifying underrated bullpen pieces, and Stewart fits that mold. He might not be the headline name some fans were hoping for, but he brings experience, familiarity with the organization, and current form that says he can help right away.
So yeah, welcome back, Brock. The Dodgers bullpen just got a little deeper, and with the postseason push heating up, that depth might prove to be the difference.
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