As the Los Angeles Dodgers sit one week from their first Cactus League game of Spring Training, pitchers are getting into their throwing programs and bullpen sessions to start building up for the regular season.
Over the past few days the likes of Daniel Hudson, Clayton Kershaw, Dustin May, Bobby Miller, Jimmy Nelson, Gavin Stone and Julio Urías have been among the notable arms to throw off a mound at Camelback Ranch.
Miller’s throwing session attracted a crowd, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering his standing as a top Dodgers prospect.
Meanwhile, May elicited positive reactions from Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior during his bullpen session and garnered praise from manager Dave Roberts the following day.
Bobby Miller’s throwing a bullpen session today. pic.twitter.com/S0W5xpxY4Z
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) February 17, 2023
If you’re wondering what a pitch from Bobby Miller looks like. pic.twitter.com/v71PYpyelz
— Rowan Kavner (@RowanKavner) February 17, 2023
Proof of life — Jimmy Nelson throwing at the far end #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/hXE1tMNgB1
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) February 17, 2023
Miller and Stone putting in work. pic.twitter.com/GVVEjBrD3l
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 17, 2023
“It was a professional bullpen,” Roberts said. “Obviously the stuff is electric. Just to have him healthy was great for all of us.”
The Dodgers plan to monitor May’s workload in his first full season since returning from Tommy John surgery, but Roberts noted there are not any limits or benchmarks already set for the right-hander.
Nelson’s bullpen session came on the heels of re-signing with the Dodgers on a one-year contract that includes performance bonuses. Nelson hasn’t pitched since 2021 due to injuries, but has been deemed healthy this spring.
2023 Dodgers Spring Training broadcast schedule
SportsNet LA is televising 30 of 32 games this spring, with the exceptions being road matchups on split-squad dates March 11 and March 22.
Eighteen of those will simulcast on AM 570 L.A. Sports, and nine games are going to be available on KTNQ 1020 AM, the Dodgers’ Spanish-language station.
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