Dodgers call up Wyatt Mills for bullpen coverage, option Paul Gervase

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The Dodgers have called up Wyatt Mills from Triple-A to bolster their bullpen, while optioning Paul Gervase back to the minors after heavy usage. This move comes in response to recent pitching challenges, including injuries and a demanding schedule.

Key points

Wyatt Mills called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City
Paul Gervase optioned to the minors
Tyler Glasnow's injury impacted the pitching rotation
Mills had a 3.26 ERA in Triple-A
Edwin Díaz transferred to the 60-day injured list

Los Angeles DodgersKansas City RoyalsBoston Red SoxAtlanta Braves

TEMPE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 21: Wyatt Mills #58 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) | Getty Images LOS ANGELES — The bill for heavy bullpen usage for three straight games has come due for the Dodgers. Wyatt Mills got the call from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday to provide a fresh arm, and Paul Gervase was optioned to the minors one day after his yeoman’s effort on Saturday night against the Atlanta Braves. Tyler Glasnow leaving his Wednesday start with back spasms after only one inning in Houston set off a series of events that continue to reverberate. The Dodgers used six relievers to cover the final eight innings of that game, then Blake Snell to cover for Glasnow’s absence in the rotation. Snell , necessitating another long night of relief. In all, Dodgers relievers have pitched 18 1/3 innings over the previous three games and four days. That included Gervase pitching a major-league career-high three innings to finish off Saturday night’s 7-2 loss. Gervase threw 50 pitches, two shy of his professional career high set on June 4, 2023 with the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones. Three innings was his longest outing since August 13, 2023, also with Brooklyn, in which his 3 1/3 innings tied his professional career high. “Obviously we’ve got Wrobo [] going tomorrow, and we’re going to have to lean on him. There’s a few guys I feel really good about tomorrow being available,” manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday night. “We’ll probably make another move to get another arm, for more coverage.” Gervase, who was called up Friday , now heads back to Oklahoma City, replaced in the Dodgers bullpen by Wyatt Mills. The 31-year-old Mills , and in 14 appearances for Oklahoma City had a 3.26 ERA and 36.4-percent strikeout rate with 28 strikeouts and seven walks in his 19 1/3 innings. Mills last pitched on Thursday, throwing eight pitches in his one-third of an inning, with one walk. He’s pitched more than one inning in nine of his 14 games with the Comets, including five appearances going exactly two innings. If Mills gets into a game for the Dodgers, it would be his first major league appearance since September 3, 2022 for the . Tommy John surgery wiped out his 2023 and 2024 seasons, and Mills spent 2025 in Triple-A Worcester in the system. To make room for Mills on the 40-man roster, closer was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Díaz , and is expected to be out until after the All-Star break.

Q&A

Why did the Dodgers call up Wyatt Mills?

The Dodgers called up Wyatt Mills to provide a fresh arm for their bullpen after heavy usage over the past three games.

What happened to Paul Gervase after his performance?

Paul Gervase was optioned to the minors following his major-league career-high three-inning outing against the Braves.

What injury affected the Dodgers' pitching rotation?

Tyler Glasnow's back spasms during a game led to increased bullpen usage and the need for additional pitching support.

When was Wyatt Mills' last major league appearance?

Wyatt Mills last appeared in a major league game on September 3, 2022, for the Kansas City Royals.


Pitcher	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Scott	1 IP, 9 pitches		1 IP, 11 pitches
Vesia			1/3 IP, 5 pitches
Treinen	1 IP, 15 pitches
Dreyer	2 IP, 27 pitches			1 1/3 IP, 11 pitches
Klein			1+ IP, 23 pitches
Hurt	1 IP, 11 pitches		1 IP, 19 pitches
Henriquez	2 IP, 23 pitches			1 2/3 IP, 34 pitches
Mills\*		1/3 IP, 8 pitches

Dodgers call up Wyatt Mills for bullpen coverage, option Paul Gervase

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