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\ud83d\udea8 BROCK STEWART SHARES STORIES FROM HIS DODGERS JOURNEY, PRAISES OHTANI AND WORLD SERIES MEMORIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Dodgers<\/p>\n

In a recent appearance on the “Foul Territory”<\/strong> podcast, Brock Stewart<\/strong>, a right-handed relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/strong>, opened up about his time with the team, reflecting on his short but impactful<\/strong> stint in 2025. Stewart was acquired by the Dodgers from the Minnesota Twins<\/strong> at the trade deadline, hoping to help stabilize a bullpen that had been struggling. However, injuries cut his time short, but not before he impressed the team\u2019s star player, Shohei Ohtani<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Stewart on Shohei Ohtani: \u201cJust a Super Good Dude\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stewart spoke highly of Ohtani\u2019s character, recalling a memorable moment after his first outing with the Dodgers following the trade. \u201cWhen I came off the mound after my first outing with the team, he just looked at me and goes, \u2018Ooh, nasty,\u2019\u201d Stewart said. \u201cI said, \u2018Yeah. Let\u2019s go, man!\u2019 It\u2019s just cool to see he\u2019s a great person.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stewart\u2019s first outing with the Dodgers came last August when the team faced the Tampa Bay Rays<\/strong> at George M. Steinbrenner Field<\/strong>, their temporary home for the 2025 season<\/strong> due to damage at Tropicana Field<\/strong> from Hurricane Milton<\/strong>. Stewart played a key role in preserving a 2-0 lead<\/strong>, retiring the side in order in the seventh inning<\/strong>. While his time with the Dodgers was short, Stewart’s respect for Ohtani was clear, and the two-way superstar’s positive feedback clearly made an impression.<\/p>\n

Injury Setback: Stewart\u2019s Shoulder Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unfortunately for Stewart, his time with the Dodgers was marred by injury. After that impressive first outing, he made just three more appearances before being placed on the injured list<\/strong>. He would later undergo right shoulder surgery<\/strong>, which has kept him out for the remainder of the 2025 season.<\/p>\n

Despite the injury setbacks, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes<\/strong> has expressed confidence that Stewart should be ready to return for most of the 2026 season<\/strong>, although he will begin the year on the injured list.<\/p>\n

Stewart Reflects on the Dodgers’ World Series Run<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although Stewart wasn’t active with the team during their World Series<\/strong> run, he remained emotionally invested and watched every game from home. His connection to the team remained strong, despite his physical absence. Stewart humorously shared how he fell asleep while watching Game 3<\/strong> between the Toronto Blue Jays<\/strong> and the Dodgers. He recalled, \u201cI was watching the game from my phone and woke up to the celebration of Freddie Freeman\u2019s walk-off home run<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Game 7<\/strong>, Stewart admitted to tracking the play-by-play on MLB\u2019s Gameday<\/strong>, even though it was ahead of the TV broadcast<\/strong>. As the game grew more intense, Stewart gave in to spoilers, saying he \u201cbegan to embrace spoilers rather than wait for the moment on Fox\u201d to ease his nerves. \u201cI\u2019m not proud of that,\u201d Stewart admitted, but he found it necessary to manage his nerves during the Dodgers’ tight victory.<\/p>\n

Looking Forward to 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Stewart’s 2025 season was marked by injury, his positive experiences with the Dodgers<\/strong> and his admiration for players like Shohei Ohtani<\/strong> leave him eager for a healthy return in 2026. As the Dodgers<\/strong> prepare for the upcoming season, Stewart\u2019s return could provide the bullpen with valuable depth. Fans are hopeful that with a full recovery, Stewart can return to form and contribute to a championship-contending team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Stewart\u2019s stories and insights offer a glimpse into the team chemistry<\/strong> and personal connections<\/strong> that make the Dodgers so special \u2014 and with his recovery underway, Stewart is eager to rejoin his teammates and hopefully get another shot at a World Series run in 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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