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Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

May 20, 2026

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

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

@sonjamchen
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

@sonjamchen
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

@sonjamchen
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

@sonjamchen
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

@sonjamchen
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

@sonjamchen
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

@sonjamchen
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?

@sonjamchen
May 4, 2026

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Snell ups workload in third rehab start as he nears return to LA

@sonjamchen
May 3, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Left-hander Blake Snell may have only one more box to check on his rehab assignment before his much-anticipated season debut with L.A. Snell stretched out to four innings on 55 pitches (37 strikes) in his third Minor League rehab start on Sunday afternoon. It was Snell's first

Graterol set for first game action since '24 World Series in rehab assignment

@sonjamchen
May 2, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Righty reliever Brusdar Graterol's long road back to the Dodgers is nearing an end. Graterol began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. When the 27-year-old right-hander makes it into his first game, it will mark the first time he's pitched in an affiliated game

Snell dominates in 3 innings of 1-hit ball in second rehab start

April 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Blake Snell’s path back to the Dodgers’ rotation gained significant momentum on Tuesday night. Making his second rehab appearance since being sidelined with left shoulder fatigue, the two-time Cy Young Award winner dominated over three innings for the Single-A Ontario Tower Buzzers. Facing the Lake Elsinore Storm,

Díaz 'feeling really good' after elbow surgery, confident velo will return

April 27, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers’ bullpen was supposed to be the finishing touch on a roster designed for October. Instead, for the next few months, it will be a puzzle with a missing centerpiece.

Smith (back tightness) sits for 2nd straight game Sunday, considered day to day

@sonjamchen
April 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Catcher Will Smith was out of the Dodgers' starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs at Dodger Stadium, missing his second straight game due to back tightness.

Snell 'real happy' after making first rehab start with Single-A Ontario

@sonjamchen
April 23, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Left-hander Blake Snell reached a key milestone in his rehab from left shoulder fatigue on Wednesday night, appearing in his first game this year with Single-A Ontario.

Snell (shoulder) to begin rehab assignment on Wednesday

@sonjamchen
April 21, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Dodgers are a step closer to getting a key member of their rotation back, as left-hander Blake Snell is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Ontario on Wednesday evening. He is expected to pitch three innings in his first start for the Tower Buzzers.

Edwin Díaz (elbow) set for surgery for loose bodies; Dodgers hope for second-half return

April 21, 2026

DENVER -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts knew he didn’t like what he saw from closer Edwin Díaz in Sunday’s 9-6 loss to the Rockies, but he didn’t realize the full extent of what was wrong with the picture until Díaz underwent an MRI Monday. “We all saw the stuff last

Brock Stewart (shoulder surgery) starts rehab; roadmap to LA return TBD

@sonjamchen
April 14, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- About six and a half months after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery, right-hander Brock Stewart is in the final stretch of his rehab. On Tuesday, Stewart joined Single-A Ontario to begin a rehab assignment, where he'll pitch in his first affiliated game action since last September. Major League

Casparius sidelined with shoulder injury, paving way for Hurt's return

@sonjamchen
April 13, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- For the first time in the young season, the Dodgers shuffled the arms in their pitching staff, placing righty reliever Ben Casparius on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder and recalling right-hander Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of Monday night's series

Snell takes 'very big' step, throws to live hitters at Dodger Stadium

April 12, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Blake Snell faced live hitters for the first time since reporting left shoulder fatigue, throwing a 15-pitch simulated inning on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. For a Dodgers team navigating several early-season injuries, seeing the veteran left-hander back on the rubber is a significant step toward getting the

Betts 'in a good spot' despite landing on IL with oblique strain

Infielder Kim recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to form shortstop platoon with Rojas
@sonjamchen
April 6, 2026

WASHINGTON -- With dark clouds gathering over Nationals Park on Sunday, a piece of unwelcome but not unexpected news clouded over the Dodgers' series sweep over the Nationals. Shortstop Mookie Betts was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain prior to L.A.'s 8-6 series-finale win. The

Betts (back pain) undergoing MRI, but injury 'more moderate than significant'

@sonjamchen
April 4, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Just as the top of their order has started clicking, the Dodgers' back-to-back wins over the Nationals have been clouded over with uncertainty as they wait to learn more about the status of Mookie Betts. Betts was replaced at shortstop in the bottom of the first inning of

Progress for Snell, but he and Dodgers know patience is key

Ohtani tosses bullpen session with Team Japan in Classic warm-up
@sonjamchen
March 12, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers camp may be winding down, but Blake Snell's figurative spring is just beginning. The Dodgers' left-hander threw his first bullpen session ahead of Thursday night's 9-5 win over the Reds at Camelback Ranch. It was a low-intensity effort -- 18 throws, including warmup tosses, and all

Stone gets good news on shoulder; still unlikely for Opening Day rotation

@sonjamchen
March 3, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Gavin Stone had his sights set on breaking camp with the Dodgers after losing last season due to shoulder surgery, but a spring setback has made it unlikely he's an option for Opening Day. Stone experienced discomfort in his surgically repaired right shoulder last week after