Dodgers Option Emmet Sheehan to Minors
Dave Roberts confirmed Sheehan's demotion, framing it as a mental reset despite Sheehan maintaining he is physically healthy.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned right-hander Emmet Sheehan, manager Dave Roberts confirmed. Roberts indicated the move was intended to remove Sheehan from a major league environment in hopes of loosening him up. Sheehan himself has maintained that he is healthy, suggesting the issue is performance or confidence rather than injury. The move was reported by Dodgers beat reporter Fabian Ardaya.
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