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Dodgers Preview 2017: The Pitching Rotation

By Evan Lovett

Oct 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias throws against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning during game four of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias throws against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning during game four of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart (48) on the mound during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brock Stewart (48) on the mound during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports /

The Prospect

The number six prospect in the Dodger organization, Stewart won two games in spot starts for the big club in 2016, posting a 5.79 ERA along the way.

With a 1.15 WHIP in his minor league career and 154 strikeouts in 146 innings spanning three levels of minor league ball, his ascension was as rapid as his fastball, and the outlook is optimistic.

With options left, he most likely starts 2017 in AAA Oklahoma City, but Stewart will definitely garner some spot starts this year, and may be in line for a larger role as the season progresses.

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