Emmet Sheehan returned to the Dodgers' major-league mound on September 7, 2026, and said focusing on a relaxed delivery and execution helped him compete effectively.
Sheehan said he worked during the week on locking in his delivery so he could concentrate on competing in the game. “making sure I'm hammering it during the week so that when I get out there I can just go out and compete,” he stated.
Staying relaxed in his throwing motion was a key adjustment after he previously dealt with tension, Sheehan explained: “staying relaxed in my throw and not trying to tense up.” He added that the outing was an important test of how his work would perform against major-league hitters: “it was definitely important to see how it played against a lineup like that.”
Sheehan emphasized that execution mattered regardless of how his stuff or mechanics looked. “at the end of the day it's all about execution,” he said.
Sheehan credited Fedy with calling a strong game and said Mark and the rest of the group prepared an effective plan for him: “Fedy called a great game tonight and then Mark and everyone put together a good game plan.”
Sheehan said he had been optioned before and used time in the minors to determine what he could bring back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He described the outing as “tonight was a good step in the right direction,” making the return a specific measure of his work toward the major-league level.