Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Dodgers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Jack Dreyer
Injury: Left shoulder discomfort
IL date: May 17 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: An MRI revealed inflammation, but no structural damage. The hope is that he won't miss much longer than the minimum 15 days. (updated May 17)
RHP Brusdar Graterol
Injury: Recovery from right shoulder surgery
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 17)
Expected return: 2026
Status: His Minor League rehab assignment has been paused due to a setback. (updated May 17)
LHP Blake Snell
Injury: Loose bodies in left elbow
IL date: May 15 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 12)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Set to undergo surgery to remove the loose bodies from his elbow on May 19. The Dodgers are still determining which type of procedure Snell will have, but they're hopeful for a quick recovery and a return before season's end. (updated May 16) More >>
RHP Tyler Glasnow
Injury: Lower back spasms
IL date: May 8 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly late May
Status: Working on core and back strengthening and has been playing catch, but isn't expected to be activated immediately following expiration of 15-day IL stint. (updated May 14) More >>
RHP Edwin Díaz
Injury: Loose bodies in right elbow
IL Date: April 20 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 10)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Thinks he will be able to start playing catch a couple weeks after the stitches are removed from his elbow. (updated May 10) More >>
RHP Brock Stewart
Injury: Left foot bone spur
IL date: May 9 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: Aggravated the bone spur while covering first base on May 8. Expected to miss at least three weeks. (updated May 9)
INF/OF Tommy Edman
Injury: Recovery from right ankle surgery
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 9)
Expected return: June
Status: Continuing to ramp up his baseball activities, but it has been a "slow process" due to soreness in his surgically repaired ankle, per manager Dave Roberts. (updated May 9)
INF/OF Kiké Hernández
Injury: Recovery from left elbow surgery
IL date: Feb. 21 (60-day IL)
Expected return: May 24 at earliest
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 5. He's on track to be activated around when he's eligible on May 24. (updated May 8)
RHP Ben Casparius
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: April 13 (15-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Working through a throwing program at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona. (updated May 8)
RHP Landon Knack
Injury: Right intercostal strain
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 28)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Tweaked his side while throwing in the bullpen on March 13. He will not begin a throwing program until he's pain-free. (updated April 28)
RHP Gavin Stone
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 1)
Expected return: First half of 2026
Status: Imaging revealed inflammation, but not structural damage, in his shoulder. Has started a throwing program and essentially has an entire Spring Training ramp-up ahead. (updated April 3) More >>
RHP Jake Cousins
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 1)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025 and could be a second-half option for the Dodgers. (updated April 3)
RHP Bobby Miller
Injury: Right shoulder soreness
IL date: March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Progressed to throwing off the mound by the end of Spring Training, but the team is building him up slowly. (updated March 26)
RHP Evan Phillips
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Started throwing full bullpen sessions in mid-March. (updated March 17)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 17
• LHP Jack Dreyer: Placed on 15-day IL
• LHP Eric Lauer: Acquired from Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations More >>
• RHP Brusdar Graterol: Transferred to 60-day IL
• RHPs Paul Gervase and Chayce McDermott: Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City
• LHP Charlie Barnes: Optioned to Triple-A
May 15
• LHP Blake Snell: Placed on 15-day IL More >>
• LHP Charlie Barnes: Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City
May 12
• CF Alek Thomas: Acquired from D-backs in exchange for OF Jose Requena and optioned to ACL Dodgers More >>
• CF Michael Siani: Designated for assignment
May 11
• SS Mookie Betts: Activated from 10-day IL More >>
• 2B Alex Freeland: Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City
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