The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed the backend of their bullpen with the signing of starting pitcher-turned reliever Tom Koehler during the offseason. He looked to fill the vacancy of former setup man Brandon Morrow, who departed for a closer role with the Chicago Cubs.
However, those initial plans were altered when Koehler suffered a mild strain of the anterior capsule in his throwing shoulder in his second Spring Training appearance. He has been sidelined ever since but is nevertheless making strides towards a return.
Earlier this month, Koehler took the next step in returning to the mound by advancing to a long distance throwing routine.