Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Dodgers injury news and transactions.
Ohtani throws off mound; Smith, Rushing take batting practice
LOS ANGELES -- A trio of rehabbing Dodgers took big steps forward ahead of Friday night's game against the Brewers at Dodger Stadium: Two-way star Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session since restarting his throwing program, while catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing took batting practice on the field
Glasnow strikes out 8 in sharp rehab start, expects to make one more
LOS ANGELES -- As he closes in on his return to the Dodgers, right-hander Tyler Glasnow is bringing his best stuff to his rehab assignment, which continued on Friday night with Triple-A Oklahoma City. After posting a 2.72 ERA through his first seven starts, Glasnow has been sidelined for much
Freeman smiles through 'total body soreness' after scary tumble into opposing dugout
LOS ANGELES -- Sore in the shoulder, hand, knee and foot areas, Freddie Freeman was just glad that he didn't hit his head. Freeman was sore all over but in good spirits after taking a scary tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a
Snell's Tuesday return gives LA yet another two-time Cy winner
PHOENIX -- After adding one two-time Cy Young Award-winning left-hander to the mix this week, the Dodgers slotted another into their rotation. Blake Snell was activated from the 60-day injured list to start for the Dodgers on Tuesday, one day after Tarik Skubal made his first home start as a
Glasnow (back) joins Triple-A OKC for second rehab start
PHOENIX -- Right-hander Tyler Glasnow took another step toward his return to the Dodgers' rotation, joining Triple-A Oklahoma City to make his second rehab start on Sunday night. After posting a 2.72 ERA through his first seven starts, Glasnow has been sidelined for much longer than expected since lower back
Ohtani resumes playing catch, keeping regular-season return to mound on table
PHOENIX -- After a layoff of more than two weeks, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani started a throwing progression by playing catch on the field ahead of Saturday night's game against the D-backs at Chase Field.
Freeman pulled after HBP on right hand as precaution, X-rays negative
CHICAGO -- Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was removed from Wednesday's 7-6 loss at Wrigley Field after taking a pitch off his right hand. X-rays came back negative, and he's expected to return to the lineup in L.A.'s next game on Friday in Arizona.
Rushing (partial UCL tear) unlikely to catch in '26, could return as bench bat
CHICAGO -- The Dodgers' catching situation is in flux after Dalton Rushing underwent an MRI that revealed a slight ulnar collateral ligament tear in his right elbow. The chance of him catching again this year is unlikely, but the team will try to bring him back as a left-handed bench
As Snell nears return to rotation, Glasnow begins rehab assignment
CHICAGO -- The Dodgers were highly anticipating Tarik Skubal's team debut at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. Still, he was far from the only starting pitcher worth watching in L.A.'s organization that day. Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow also took the mound for Dodgers affiliates on Tuesday, making meaningful progress
Stewart (shoulder) lands on IL; Irvin called up from Triple-A
LOS ANGELES -- Brock Stewart has been among the Dodgers' more effective relievers when healthy, but injuries have limited the right-hander during his time in L.A. Stewart landed on the injured list for the third time this season ahead of Friday's series opener against the Red Sox, this time with
Ohtani (knee) returns to lineup for opener vs. Red Sox
LOS ANGELES -- After Shohei Ohtani was held out of Thursday's series finale against the Mariners while dealing with injuries that have been keeping him off the mound, the two-way star returned to the leadoff spot as the Dodgers' designated hitter for Friday's series opener against the Red Sox. Ohtani
Ohtani (knee) sits out finale against Mariners, expected to play Fri.
LOS ANGELES -- As Shohei Ohtani continues to battle injuries that have been keeping him off the mound, the two-way star was held out of the Dodgers’ lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani reported renewed soreness in his left knee while undergoing treatment, leading
Snell, Glasnow among reinforcements on horizon for LA as Deadline nears
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Cue the trumpets! Díaz returns on his bobblehead night, earns save
LOS ANGELES -- In a coincidence that couldn't have aligned better, Edwin Díaz was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday night -- just in time for his very first bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium. To make room for the three-time All-Star on both the active and 40-man rosters, left-handed
Snell K's 9 over 4 innings, allows just 1 hit in rehab start
Could Blake Snell’s next start be in a Dodgers uniform? After the left-hander’s latest rehab start -- which came Wednesday for Single-A Ontario -- that could very much be a possibility. Here’s the latest on Snell as he makes his way back from surgery to remove loose bodies in his
Glasnow, Treinen toss live BP in next step toward being ready down stretch
LOS ANGELES -- Two key sidelined arms on the Dodgers' pitching staff took a collective step forward on Wednesday afternoon as both Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen threw live batting practice sessions.
There might be more keeping Ohtani off the mound right now. Here's the latest
Shohei Ohtani crushed a leadoff home run Tuesday night, further proving his importance to the Dodgers even as uncertainty grows around his ability to pitch again this season. But it goes without saying that the return of a fully healthy Ohtani -- one that can be his one-of-a-kind self at
Battling knee and biceps issues, Ohtani crushes leadoff HR as pitching stays on hold
LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani’s left knee remains one of the most closely watched storylines in baseball, but it took him all of five pitches Tuesday night to prove his swing remains untouched. The left knee inflammation has been a consistent topic of concern following a stretch where the superstar
Ohtani postpones bullpen as left knee discomfort lingers, still in lineup as DH
NEW YORK – Shohei Ohtani postponed a bullpen session scheduled for Saturday due to lingering issues with his left knee.
Snell, Hernández make strides toward return in latest rehab assignments in OKC
Blake Snell and Kiké Hernández shared a baseball field again on Friday. Making rehab appearances for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets in West Sacramento, the two Dodgers made steps toward returning to the Majors.
Ohtani (knee) set for another 'pen, but next pitching start likely not imminent
NEW YORK -- After throwing 30 pitches in a bullpen session in Philadelphia on Wednesday, right-hander/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (lingering issue with his left knee) told the Dodgers on Friday that he felt good and is scheduled for another bullpen session on Saturday at Citi Field.
Kiké, Díaz continue rehab in Triple-A as they near return to LA
The Dodgers own baseball’s best record at 65-38, and the two-time defending World Series champions could soon have two key players back after they had been sidelined with injuries. Utilityman Kiké Hernández and closer Edwin Díaz each played in another rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, and each
Ohtani throws around 30 pitches in encouraging bullpen session
PHILADELPHIA -- Shohei Ohtani was once scheduled to start Wednesday's series finale against the Phillies. While being eased off pitching indefinitely due to a lingering issue with his left knee changed that plan, the two-way superstar still threw off a mound at Citizens Bank Park -- in the bullpen, not
Could Smith's neck injury change Dodgers' Trade Deadline plans?
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