Buster Olney is reporting that Dodger’s left hander J.P. Howell will exercise his player option and return to the Dodger bullpen for the 2016 season. Howell has been a consistent arm for the Dodgers since joining the club in 2013 and had another solid season this year.
Reliever J.P. Howell is exercising his 2016 player option with the Dodgers, for $6.25 million.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) November 5, 2015
The 32-year old veteran posted a 6-1 record with a 1.43 ERA in 65 appearances in 2015. Howell struck out 39 and allowed 14 walks in 44 innings pitched while limiting left handed hitters to a .