The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan and optioned right-handed pitcher Jack Little ahead of Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros.

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The Dodgers recalled RHP Emmet Sheehan and optioned RHP Jack Little.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 6, 2025

Manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday that Sheehan would be the starting pitcher for the series finale against the Astros.

BREAKING: Emmet Sheehan will start for the Dodgers tomorrow vs the Astros, per Dave Roberts.

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 5, 2025

Sheehan was optioned just a day after making his first MLB start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. The Dodgers’ decision to send the right-hander back down to the minors came as a surprise, but Roberts revealed the team opted to keep Justin Wrobleski with the big league team in order to provide length to an overworked bullpen.

On June 18, Sheehan was tasked with facing the San Diego Padres lineup in his season debut. He allowed one earned run on three hits across four innings of work. The 25-year-old also had six strikeouts and issued no walks in his return to MLB.

Roberts acknowledged Sheehan deserves to be a mainstay in the Dodgers rotation, and his call up could signify the right-hander will be a starter long-term this season.

As for Little, the Dodgers rookie tossed a scoreless inning in L.A.’s 6-4 loss to the Astros Saturday. He also recorded one strikeout in his 9-pitch performance.

Little made his Major League debut against the San Diego Padres on June 19. The right-hander allowed two earned runs on four hits against the division rivals.

After a strong performance Saturday, the Dodgers will likely call up Little once again.

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