Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone has been sidelined after being diagnosed with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, but examinations revealed no structural damage, according to the team. Stone will not throw for the next couple of weeks while the shoulder calms down and the medical staff monitors his progress.
The decision to shut down Stone from throwing is described as precautionary, aimed at giving the right-hander time to recover fully from the inflammation before he resumes his normal pitching program. A period of rest is a common approach for this type of issue, and the current plan is for Stone to focus on treatment, strength work, and range-of-motion exercises under the guidance of team trainers and medical personnel.
The absence of structural damage is considered an encouraging sign for Stone and the Dodgers, as it suggests that the shoulder problem is limited to inflammation rather than a more serious injury that might require surgical intervention. With no tears or structural abnormalities reported, the immediate emphasis is on reducing the irritation in the joint and gradually building Stone back up once symptoms subside.
Stone’s exact timeline beyond the initial shutdown has not been detailed publicly. After the no-throw period, he is expected to be re-evaluated to determine whether he can begin a throwing progression. That process typically starts with light catch on flat ground, advances to longer distances, and then eventually moves to bullpen sessions and game situations if the pitcher remains symptom-free. The pace of these steps will depend on how Stone responds to rest and treatment.
For now, the Dodgers will adjust their pitching plans while Stone is unavailable to throw. The club will likely rely on its organizational depth to cover innings in his absence, while keeping open the possibility that Stone could rejoin the mix once he is cleared to resume throwing and has built his arm back up. Further updates are expected after the initial couple of weeks of shutdown and re-evaluation.
