Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

May 17th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Dodgers injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

LHP
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 : Placed on 15-day IL
• LHP : Acquired from Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations More >>
• RHP : Transferred to 60-day IL
• RHPs and : Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A

May 15
• LHP : Placed on 15-day IL More >>
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City

May 12
• CF : Acquired from D-backs in exchange for OF Jose Requena and optioned to ACL Dodgers More >>
• CF : Designated for assignment

May 11
• SS : Activated from 10-day IL More >>
• 2B : Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City