Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot (oblique) has not yet been cleared to begin throwing, according to beat writer Jack Harris. Pepiot opened the season on the 15-day injured list after injuring his oblique during a spring training appearance. He was rumored to be close to resuming baseball activities last week but he apparently is not progressing as fast as initially expected. Pepiot is unlikely to be ready to return until May at this point.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot (oblique) could start throwing again as soon as next week, with his oblique injury not believed to be serious. Meanwhile, pitching prospect Bobby Miller (shoulder) remains in Arizona and is building up his stamina in extended spring training after he was limited by shoulder soreness at the start of camp. He was able to throw an inning on Saturday and will continue building up from there. Pepiot was slated to open the year in the Opening Day rotation, but he instead landed on the 15-day injured list, paving the way for Michael Grove to begin the year in LA's rotation. The 25-year-old could be ready to make his 2023 debut by late April, but Tony Gonsolin (ankle) could also be back by then as well. Miller is the team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and figures to make his big-league debut this year.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot (oblique) is starting the 2023 regular season on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain, and Michael Grove will take his place on the Opening Day roster. It's a bummer for fantasy managers that already scooped up Pepiot in deeper leagues to begin the season. Oblique injuries are usually difficult to return from for pitchers, so Pepiot could miss the first couple months of the year. Grove now becomes streamer-worthy in fantasy leagues, and he'll have a very favorable matchup in his first start of the year on Monday at home against the Colorado Rockies.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot will be the No. 5 starter to begin the season. With Tony Gonsolin (ankle) out for a few weeks, it was between Pepiot and Michael Grove for the last spot in the rotation and Pepiot won out. Through five spring games, Pepiot pitched to a 3.29 ERA and struck out 19 batters in 13 2/3 innings. Pepiot has great strikeout ability, so he could be of use in NL-Only or deeper leagues until Gonsolin returns.

With Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) looking increasingly unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, his rotation spot would probably go to either Ryan Pepiot or Michael Grove. The team will take things slowly with Gonsolin after he sprained his left ankle in camp on Monday. It will be a great opportunity for either of the young pitchers, but it remains to be seen how many turns through the rotation they'll need to fill early on. Pepiot had a 3.47 ERA with 42 K's in 36 1/3 innings for LA last year, but he has had issues with control at times. The 26-year-old Grove had a 4.60 ERA in seven outings (six starts) in his first major-league action in 2022. Either Pepiot or Grove would be worth looking into as early season streamers in LA's rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ryan Pepiot will start Sunday against the San Diego Padres. He owns a 2-0 record, a 4.02 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and a 36:22 K: BB across 31 1/3 innings in 2022. The 25-year-old will make a spot start on Sunday, giving an extra day of rest to the Dodgers' starting rotation. He has reached six innings just once in seven appearances this season. The Dodgers have the best record (90-41) in MLB, and Pepiot can be used as a streamer in most league formats.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot earned his second win of the season Sunday, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks in six innings against the Miami Marlins. He struck out seven batters. This is Pepiot's first quality start of the season in seven outings, after failing to reach the six-inning threshold in each prior trip to the mound. Pepiot is expected to remain in the rotation for the time being, though he's no more than a streaming option with his 4.02 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 36 strikeouts in 31 1/3 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old will take the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. He's posting an impressive 2.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings in four starts at the MLB level. The Dodgers are without Clayton Kershaw (back) for a few weeks, so Pepiot could stick in the rotation. Pepiot could be an interesting streaming option and is someone who could be worth snagging off the waiver wire while Kershaw is out.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been optioned to the minors on Wednesday. The 24-year-old struck out six batters over five innings of work against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Despite that, the Dodgers have decided to option Pepiot back to the minors and bring up a fresh arm. Left-hander Caleb Ferguson has been recalled to take over the spot on the active roster. Fantasy managers who added Pepiot for his start on Tuesday can go ahead and drop him now.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot has rejoined the team in Arizona and will be added to the active roster in order to start against the Diamondbacks on Friday. Right-hander Tony Gonsolin will get an extra day of rest and will toe the rubber on Saturday. Pepiot will be making his third major league start against the D-backs. The 24-year-old rookie fared well in his first two starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Diamondbacks, allowing three earned runs while walking eight and striking out eight in seven innings. He allowed all three runs to Arizona in four innings on May 17 in the first game of a doubleheader. The matchup is nice, but Pepiot's 6.57 FIP and 1.57 WHIP should concern those looking for a sleeper as a streamer.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot is being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pepiot made his major league debut on May 11 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and tossed three scoreless innings while walking five and striking out three. The 24-year-old will most likely return to the minors after his start on Tuesday, and he shouldn't be much of a streaming option for fantasy managers. In six starts for Oklahoma City this year, Pepiot has allowed only six earned runs while walking 12 and striking out 36 in 26 1/3 innings. He'll have to show better control to go deeper into his second major league start.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Ryan Pepiot will be called up to make his MLB debut in Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old is rated as the team's No. 2 pitching prospect and No. 6 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. Over six starts at Triple-A this year, he's gone 2-0 with a 2.05 ERA and 1.14 WHIP while averaging 12.3 K/9. The Dodgers currently have five healthy starting pitchers, so Pepiot may only be making a spot start on Wednesday. Regardless, he's worthy of a speculative add in many fantasy formats, particularly NL-only leagues and deep leagues of the daily lineup lock variety, where managers can utilize him in his favorable matchup against the Pirates.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot joined his team's taxi squad on Monday and could possibly make his MLB debut in a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The team has yet to make a final decision but is reportedly leaning toward sending Pepiot out there to take on the Pirates. Pepiot has made six starts in Triple-A in 2022, posting a 2-0 record, 2.05 ERA, and 12.30 K/9 over 26 1/3 innings of work. The 24-year-old is regarded as a top-five prospect in the LA pipeline, making his potential start on Wednesday worth monitoring from a fantasy perspective.