Scouting Report: Ryan Wrobleski

Summary

Justin Wrobleski has emerged as an unexpected star for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2026, posting a 1.25 ERA over 36 innings (0.56 ERA over 32 innings as a starter) through his first six appearances. The 25-year-old left-hander has been lights out in run prevention, ranking among the best in MLB. However, his success is unconventional—he has recorded just 15 strikeouts through 36 innings (10.5% K rate), ranking in the bottom 2% of MLB, a dramatic drop from his 27.1% strikeout rate as a reliever in 2025. Despite this discrepancy between his elite ERA and poor strikeout numbers, Wrobleski remains unbothered, stating he will continue to get outs however necessary. His expected ERA of 4.22 suggests potential regression ahead, but he has already achieved rare feats, including becoming the first Dodgers pitcher since Mike Morgan (1991) to throw 6+ scoreless innings with zero strikeouts. Most recently, he took a loss against Atlanta after allowing 7 runs on 7 hits over 8.2 innings, his first significant struggle of the season.