Injuries & Moves: Graterol activated; Banda to IL with fractured hand

Injuries & Moves: Graterol activated; Banda to IL with fractured hand

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Sept. 10: LHP placed on 15-day injured list (left hand fracture); RHP activated from 15-day injured list
Banda, who has been one of the Dodgers’ best bullpen finds this season, will now miss an extended period of time after unexpectedly being placed on the injured list with a left hand fracture.

Manager Dave Roberts said Banda took on a “solid object” in a moment of “frustration and weakness,” which led to a hairline fracture on his pitching hand.

"It was something that, emotions kind of played into it, with the outing that he had last night,” Roberts said. “It’s something that I know he regrets, we all regret. And he’ll learn from it."

Sept. 10: OF still day to day, may return Wednesday
Hernández is still nursing a sore left foot and wasn’t in the Dodgers’ lineup on Tuesday. The Dodgers’ outfielder was out on the field going through pregame drills, however. Manager Dave Roberts said he expects Hernández back in the lineup for the series finale against the Cubs on Wednesday. More >>

Sept. 10: RHP activated; RHP designated for assignment
After being sidelined for nearly three months with a right shoulder injury, Yamamoto is back in the Dodgers’ starting rotation, returning to face the Cubs on Wednesday. Yamamoto will have three starts through the rotation before the start of the postseason.

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INJURY UPDATES

RHP/DH (elbow surgery)
Expected return: 2025 (as a pitcher)
Ohtani threw 10 pitches in the bullpen on Saturday, his first time throwing off a mound since having elbow surgery last September. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani came out of the session feeling good and that he will throw off a mound again in about a week, give or take a few days.

The plan is for Ohtani to ramp up and face live hitters in practice settings before the end of the season and then shut down for the offseason. The two-way superstar will not pitch for the Dodgers in 2024, but he is on track to return to pitching in 2025. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

10-day/15-day injured list

LHP (left hand fracture)
Expected return: Likely out for season
Banda, who has been one of the Dodgers’ best bullpen finds this season, will now miss an extended period of time after unexpectedly being placed on the injured list with a left hand fracture.

Manager Dave Roberts said Banda took on a “solid object” in a moment of “frustration and weakness,” which led to a hairline fracture on his pitching hand.

“It was something that, emotions kind of played into it, with the outing that he had last night,” Roberts said. “It’s something that I know he regrets, we all regret. And he’ll learn from it.”

Since being acquired from the Guardians, Banda posted a 3.23 ERA in 46 appearances with the Dodgers. (Last updated: Sept. 10)

RHP (right elbow tendinitis)
Expected return: Late September
Glasnow threw an “aggressive” bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 10, throwing his entire pitch mix for the first time since landing on the injured list. The right-hander will throw a simulated game over the weekend at Truist Park in Atlanta, which will help the club determine what’s next for Glasnow. (Last updated: Sept. 10)

LHP (bone spur in left big toe)
Expected return: Mid-September
Kershaw had a throwing session while wearing tennis shoes on Sept. 9, even trying some throws without one shoe. He was removed after one-plus inning on Aug. 30 due to a sore left big toe and was placed on the IL the next day. Manager Dave Roberts said the issue was caused by a bone spur that the veteran lefty has been dealing with for "maybe a couple of years."

“I mean, right now, I’m just trying everything to try and take the pressure off of it, to keep my arm going as best I can so when I do feel percent, I won’t need that much rehab time,” Kershaw said. “So trying to find different cleats that work, different shoes that work, different angles of my foot that work."

Kershaw said there is a “finite window” for him to get back up to speed, but remains confident he will be back before the regular season ends. “But I can’t really have any delays,” he said. (Last updated: Sept. 9)

RHP (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Stone had been the only Dodgers starter to make every start through the rotation this year before landing on the IL on Sept. 6. The right-hander will be shut down from throwing for 10 days to two weeks, putting his status for the rest of the season in serious question. (Last updated: Sept. 6)

RHP (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: Mid-September
Kelly was placed on the IL on Aug. 31, a day after throwing 1 2/3 innings following Clayton Kershaw's early exit. (Last updated: Aug. 31)

60-day IL

RHP (right plantar fasciitis)
Expected return: TBD
Brogdon, who was acquired from the Phillies on April 6, has been sidelined since April 10 and was transferred to the 60-day IL on May 19. He began a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Aug. 17, throwing a scoreless inning. He moved to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 20, where he has made six scoreless appearances as of Sept. 3. (Last updated: Sept. 4)

RHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Possibly September
Gonsolin expressed optimism he will return before the end of the season, and manager Dave Roberts said the door is “slightly open” for Gonsolin to pitch this year. Gonsolin pitched three live batting-practice sessions in Arizona before rejoining the Dodgers in Los Angeles the week of Aug. 19. His fastball has been sitting at 92-94 mph and his command has been improving, according to team trainer Ron Porterfield.

Gonsolin doesn’t have enough time to build up as a starter and will pitch exclusively out of the bullpen if he does return this season. He had Tommy John surgery last September and has not pitched since Aug. 18, 2023. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

RHP (right forearm tightness)
Expected return: 2025 at earliest
Ryan had successful Tommy John surgery after suffering a UCL strain during his Aug. 11 start against the Pirates. After multiple scans, the Dodgers determined he needed Tommy John surgery. The 26-year-old rookie right-hander went 1-0 with a 1.33 ERA in four starts before suffering his season-ending injury. (Last updated: Aug. 25)

RHP (right flexor tendon surgery; esophagus)
Expected return: 2025
May underwent surgery to repair his esophagus and stomach on July 10 after reporting pain in those areas after dinner that day.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on July 14 that he “was shocked” by the news, noting May was in Arizona.

“Soreness of the throat and the stomach, and goes to the ER and gets surgery,” said Roberts. “He gets surgery, and he’s done for the year. Obviously, him coming back, if everything was great, was still a longer shot. But how his season ended is very unfortunate. I’m just glad he’s OK.”

May underwent right elbow surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles to repair his flexor tendon July 18, 2023. It was his second major elbow surgery in the past three seasons, and the Dodgers placed him on the 60-day injured list to begin the 2024 season. Read more >> (Last updated: July 14)

RHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Sheehan suffered an injury in his first bullpen session of the spring and never got into Cactus League action. The right-hander had started throwing to hitters for the first time, but on May 16 the Dodgers announced that he had undergone successful surgery on his right UCL that would end his 2024 season. (Last updated: May 16)

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