Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that pitcher Gavin Stone is 'very unlikely' to return this season due to persistent shoulder soreness. Stone, who has been sidelined since early September with right shoulder inflammation, has not been able to resume throwing as anticipated. Prior to his injury, he was a key contributor to the team, recording an 11-5 record and a 3.53 ERA in 25 starts. This injury further complicates the Dodgers' already depleted pitching rotation, which is also missing Tyler Glasnow and other notable starters like Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers have been forced to rely on a makeshift rotation that includes Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, and Landon Knack, with Bobby Miller recently optioned to Triple-A. With a record of 89-62, the Dodgers are currently positioned well for a playoff run despite these setbacks.