As the Los Angeles Dodgers have sought to build a roster with versatility on the position player side, Ross Stripling has carried that torch on the pitching staff. A starter by trade, Stripling has carved out a key role for the Dodgers as a swingman of sorts.
Stripling made his MLB debut as a starter, which he did in 14 of 22 games in 2016 — his first full season since undergoing Tommy John surgery. But the right-hander then started just two of 49 games the following year.
Last season (33 games; 21 starts) saw a shift back in the other direction.