Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

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

LATEST INJURIES

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder
Expected return: Likely first half of 2026
Status: Slow-played his offseason throwing program due to lingering discomfort. Set to ramp up throwing progression by playing catch out to 120 feet. It is very unlikely he'll be ready by Opening Day. (updated Feb. 27) More >>

RHP
Injury: Recovery from right shoulder surgery
Expected return: Possibly first half of 2026
Status: Velocity is down from where it is expected to be, so the Dodgers are slow-playing his ramp-up. He is only playing catch. (updated Feb. 27) More >>

RHP
Injury: Recovery from right shoulder surgery
Expected return: Likely first half of 2026
Status: Underwent shoulder debridement procedure in September 2025. Has progressed to throwing off the mound with a good intensity, although he's still throwing to a standing catcher. (updated Feb. 27) More >>

INF/OF
Injury: Recovery from left elbow surgery
IL date: Feb. 21 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late May or early June
Status: Underwent surgery in November 2025. Placed on the 60-day IL on Feb. 21, but he is not expected to miss significantly longer than the minimum time. (updated Feb. 24)

RHP
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025. Began throwing off the mound to a standing catcher in late February, with the goal of progressing to full bullpen sessions during March. (updated Feb. 20) More >>

INF/OF
Injury: Recovery from right ankle surgery
Expected return: Likely first half of 2026
Status: Underwent a procedure on his nagging right ankle in November. Ramping up his baseball activities but will begin the season on the injured list. (updated Feb. 16) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Feb. 21
• OF : Claimed off waivers from Pirates More >>
• INF/OF : Placed on 60-day IL

Feb. 12
• 3B : Signed to 1-year extension More >>
• INF/OF : Signed to 1-year deal More >>
• RHP : Placed on 60-day IL
• LHP : Traded to Twins for international bonus pool money More >>

Feb. 11
• RHP : Signed to 1-year deal More >>
• C : Designated for assignment