Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

September 20th, 2026

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

LATEST INJURIES

TWP
Injury: Left knee, right biceps
Expected return: Sept. 23 at earliest as hitter, 2027 as pitcher
IL date: Sept. 11 (15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 8)
Status: Started hitting off the Trajekt machine on Sept. 19, keeping him on track to be activated once he's eligible. (updated Sept. 20) More >>

RF
Injury: Right lower knee/upper shin
Expected return: Sept. 22
Status: Fouled a ball off his leg on Sept. 19 and was out of the lineup the following day. Expected back for the series opener against the Padres. (updated Sept. 20) More >>

CF
Injury: Left hand fracture
IL date: Aug. 22 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Sept. 22
Status: Took part in a simulated game on Sept. 19 in preparation for his anticipated return at the beginning of the Dodgers' final home series. (updated Sept. 19) More >>

LHP    
Injury: Left groin tightness   
Expected return: Sept. 25-27 
Status: Exited Sept. 16 start after one inning due to recurring groin issue. Felt good after throwing from 90 feet on Sept. 18; expected to make another start before end of regular season. (updated Sept. 18) More >>

RHP  
Injury: Right middle finger blister
IL date: Aug. 27 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Sept. 22-24
Status: Threw four simulated innings on Sept. 16 and will likely start a game in the final home series against the Padres. (updated Sept. 17) More >>

RHP
Injury: Lower back discomfort
IL date: Sept. 14 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly October
Status: Imaging revealed a "low-grade" back strain, manager Dave Roberts said. He's shut down from throwing for a few days and ineligible to be activated before the end of the regular season. (updated Sept. 16) More >>

C
Injury: Right elbow discomfort
IL date: Sept. 6 (10-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 5)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Working through a hitting progression. He will not catch again this season, but he could return as a hitter. (updated Sept. 16) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: Sept. 2 (15-day IL, transferred to 60-day on Sept. 11)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Ineligible to be activated from the IL before the end of the season. (updated Sept. 14) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow discomfort
IL date: Aug. 1 (transferred to 60-day IL on Sept. 2)
Expected return: Possibly October
Status: Started a bullpen progression on Sept. 8. He is not eligible to return during the regular season. (updated Sept. 8)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 1)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 6, which was extended due to a minor biceps issue. (updated Sept. 4)

RHP
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 1)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sept. 2. (updated Sept. 3)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: April 13 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 18)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had a setback due to arm fatigue while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. (updated Sept. 1)

RHP
Injury: Recovery from right shoulder surgery, lower back surgery
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 17)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Underwent a surgical procedure on his back, he shared on social media. (updated May 31)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Sept. 20
• RHPs and : Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A
• LHP : Placed on bereavement list

Sept. 18
• RHP : Activated from 15-day IL
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City

Sept. 17
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A

Sept. 16
• LHP : Activated from 60-day IL
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City
• OF : Designated for assignment