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Wrobleski (hamstring) unlikely to miss time after early exit following comebacker, collision

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PITTSBURGH -- Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski left his start against the Pirates in the fifth inning of the club's 8-6 win on Thursday night with a right hamstring contusion after he collided with Pittsburgh left fielder Bryan Reynolds at first base.

Dodgers optimistic after Ohtani exits finale with left knee inflammation

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PITTSBURGH -- The Dodgers defeated the Pirates, 8-6, on Thursday night at PNC Park, but it was a costly victory, as superstar Shohei Ohtani was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the seventh inning with left knee inflammation. Per manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani experienced pain in his left knee/hamstring area

Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

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Dodgers place Will Smith (neck) on IL

June 11, 2026

PITTSBURGH -- It was a rough Wednesday night for the Dodgers as they let a five-run lead slip away in a 9-8 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park, and a day later, three-time All-Star catcher Will Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Monday, with neck

Here are three Dodgers to keep an eye on in Triple-A

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June 8, 2026

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Smith (stiff neck) remains out of Sunday's lineup

June 7, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Catcher Will Smith, who was scratched from Saturday's game due to a stiff neck, was also out of the starting lineup for Sunday's finale against the Angels at Dodger Stadium. Smith was originally penciled in to hit sixth and catch starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Saturday. Instead,

Muncy, Vargas OK after head-on collision at first base forces early exits

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June 5, 2026

PHOENIX -- Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and D-backs first baseman Ildemaro Vargas both exited Arizona's walk-off 3-2 victory Thursday night at Chase Field after a collision at first base in the top of the fifth inning. Muncy said that he passed concussion protocol, and while his head got “got

Less than 3 weeks post-surgery, Snell (elbow) begins throwing program

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June 5, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Left-hander Blake Snell began a throwing program ahead of Friday night's series opener against the Angels, two and a half weeks following surgery to remove loose bodies from his pitching elbow. Snell is on the 60-day injured list, so he would not be eligible to return to

3 key takeaways from Dodgers' 1st walk-off loss of 2026

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June 5, 2026

PHOENIX -- For the first time this season, the Dodgers found themselves on the bad end of a walk-off. The end result was just one of several concerns that bubbled to the surface following Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the D-backs, which sealed a split in the four-game set at

Surging Teo (hamstring strain) placed on IL; No. 19 prospect Ward called up

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May 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Just as he was heating up, Teoscar Hernández was sidelined with an injury. Hernández was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain ahead of Friday night's game against the Phillies. He had sustained the injury two days earlier during Wednesday night's 4-1 win

Phillips right on schedule for return from Tommy John surgery

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May 28, 2026

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Surging Teo (left hamstring strain) expected be placed on IL

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May 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- For the second time in as many nights, the Dodgers lost a position player to the injured list. Left fielder Teoscar Hernández exited Wednesday night's 4-1 win over the Rockies at Dodger Stadium with a left hamstring strain and will be placed on the IL, manager Dave

Kiké (left oblique strain) returns to IL after 2 games back; Freeland recalled from Triple-A

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May 27, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- A crestfallen Kiké Hernández stood at his locker following Tuesday night's 15-6 win over the Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Just one day before, the utility man had spoken from the heart about his gratitude to be back on a big league field. But after just two games

Possible mid-June return in view, Edman (ankle) starts rehab

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May 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After all the trouble his right ankle has given him for more than a year, Tommy Edman has taken a deliberate approach to his rehab from the procedure he had to repair a ligament and remove bone spurs last November. He has slowly checked box after box,

He's baaack! Fan favorite Kiké Hernández returns from IL for season debut

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May 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- When Kiké Hernández woke up after last November's procedure to repair the left elbow that had troubled him for much of the past season, his surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache, was surprised by how bad the injury had gotten after months of playing through pain.

Muncy sits for 2nd straight game, but 'optimistic' about wrist injury

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May 24, 2026

MILWAUKEE -- The Dodgers are hopeful they avoided the worst after Max Muncy exited Friday night’s 5-1 loss to the Brewers at American Family Field after getting hit by a pitch on his right wrist. The initial X-rays came back negative, but Muncy admitted postgame Friday that he was still

Gomes sheds light on outlooks for Snell, Glasnow, Lauer, Graterol

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May 18, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- For better and for worse, the Dodgers have gained some clarity into how their rotation could look over the next couple months.

Snell needs surgery for loose bodies in elbow; return this year in play

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May 16, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Just one start into his 2026 season, left-hander Blake Snell will be sidelined for what could be a significant stretch.

How Dodgers could navigate starting rotation without Snell, Glasnow

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May 16, 2026

ANAHEIM -- And then there were five. Just over a week ago, the Dodgers faced the question of who would be the odd man out once Blake Snell returned from a season-opening IL stint with left shoulder fatigue. That decision was pushed back when Tyler Glasnow was sidelined with lower

Dodgers activate Betts from IL; Freeland optioned to Triple-A

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May 11, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After returning a two-time Cy Young Award winner to their rotation over the weekend, the Dodgers are getting an MVP back in their lineup. Shortstop Mookie Betts was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday night's series opener and was batting second against the Giants

Snell makes 2026 debut tonight against Braves

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May 9, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- For much of the past week, left-hander Blake Snell had been gearing up to take the mound at ONT Field for the Dodgers' Single-A affiliate. After a change of plans, his next start will instead take place about 40 miles west of Ontario: at Dodger Stadium.

Glasnow lands on injured list with lower back spasms

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May 9, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- As the Dodgers prepare to get back one key arm in their rotation, they're losing another. Right-hander Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back spasms ahead of the Dodgers’ series opener against the Braves on Friday night, hours after news broke that

Betts starts rehab stint, could return to LA early next week

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May 8, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Nearly five weeks removed from sustaining a right oblique strain, Mookie Betts is on the verge of returning to the Dodgers. Betts began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, going 1-for-3 at the plate and playing five innings at shortstop. He's scheduled to suit

After setting record with 1,000th K, Glasnow (back) optimistic after early exit

May 6, 2026

HOUSTON -- Tyler Glasnow entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Houston Astros needing just one strikeout to reach a major career milestone. He didn't make the fans at Daikin Park wait long, picking up his 1,000th career punchout in the first inning by fanning Yordan Alvarez. He's the fastest starting

AMA: What's up with Dodgers' offense to start the season?

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May 4, 2026

This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.