In a last-minute twist before the home opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers shook up their roster with a trade that could have a ripple effect on their pitching depth. The Dodgers secured right-handed pitcher Noah Davis from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations. To accommodate this addition, they moved Emmet Sheehan to the 60-day injured list, freeing up a spot on the 40-man roster.

Davis, who will initially head to the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City, had previously inked a minor league deal with the Red Sox back in December. This fresh start in the Dodgers’ organization could be pivotal for Davis, who spent 2024 making a career-high nine appearances for the Colorado Rockies.

During that stint, he registered a 5.58 ERA and a 15.6% strikeout rate over 20.1 innings. Originally picked in the 11th round of the 2018 draft by Colorado, Davis has some major league experience but is still chasing consistency, holding a career 7.71 ERA over 51.1 innings.

This move by the Dodgers is a clear response to their current pitching predicament. With injuries plaguing their roster, L.A. begins the season with an eye-popping 11 pitchers on the injured list. Among those sidelined are notable names like Tony Gonsolin, Clayton Kershaw, and Brusdar Graterol, leaving the team’s bullpen arsenal noticeably depleted.

The Dodgers have been proactive this offseason in seeking pitching depth, and the acquisition of Davis underscores their commitment to bolstering their roster amid a flurry of early-season injuries. For the Dodgers, ensuring they have enough arms ready to go might be the secret sauce to navigating these initial weeks while awaiting the return of some key players from the IL. As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on how quickly Davis can adapt and potentially impact the Dodgers’ pitching staff.