The Los Angeles Dodgers have cut ties with left‑hander Cole Irvin, turning the seven‑year major‑league veteran into a free agent.
Key points
- Cole Irvin is now a free agent after being released by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He posted a strong 3.33 ERA in Triple‑A Oklahoma City but saw only one major‑league appearance for the Dodgers in 2026.
- The Dodgers, after a NLCS sweep, are likely to pursue additional pitching talent ahead of the 2027 season.
- Irvin’s career MLB résumé reflects a journeyman left‑hander with 135 games, a 4.58 ERA and 439 strikeouts.
According to MLB.com, left‑hander Cole Irvin elected free agency after the Dodgers released him early in the 2026‑27 offseason, ending his brief stint with the club.
Irvin’s major‑league work for Los Angeles this year was limited to a single start in which he surrendered six earned runs over six innings pitched.
Irvin’s 2026 season
The majority of his 2026 workload came at Triple‑A Oklahoma City, where he appeared in 28 games, compiled a 12‑7 record, posted a 3.33 ERA and struck out 85 batters.
Across seven MLB seasons with the Phillies, Athletics, Orioles, Twins and Dodgers, Irvin has logged 135 games, posting a 28‑41 record, a 4.58 ERA and 439 strikeouts.
Career overview
The move arrives as the Dodgers, fresh from a National League Championship Series sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers, are expected to be active in the upcoming free‑agency market to improve their postseason chances for 2027.
Given his solid Triple‑A numbers, Irvin could attract interest from clubs looking for a left‑handed arm, though his limited major‑league performance this season suggests he will need to prove consistency at the highest level.
Reader questions
How many MLB games did Cole Irvin pitch for the Dodgers in 2026?
He appeared in one game, allowing six earned runs over six innings.
What were Irvin’s Triple‑A statistics in 2026?
In 28 games for Oklahoma City, he recorded a 12‑7 win‑loss record, a 3.33 ERA and 85 strikeouts.
What is the Dodgers’ situation after the NLCS loss?
The team was swept by the Milwaukee Brewers and is expected to be active in the offseason to strengthen its roster for a better 2027 postseason run.
Source: heavy.com
