The Los Angeles Dodgers were expecting to welcome back Gavin Stone this year after he missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from a complex right shoulder surgery that repaired his labrum, rotator cuff and capsule.
Stone made his 2026 Cactus League debut on Feb. 24, tossing a scoreless inning against the Cleveland Guardians. It marked his first game action since Aug. 31, 2024.
Unfortunately for Stone, he experienced some discomfort after throwing a bullpen session that prompted an MRI on his right shoulder.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team is feeling good after results showed only inflammation and no structural damage, via Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group:
According to Roberts, the exam showed inflammation in Stone’s shoulder but no structural damage.