Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
news

Dodgers injury report arrow-downArrow Down icon Arrow Up icon

Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

May 1, 2026

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

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

Ohtani faces hitters, 'way ahead' of last year on pitching side

@sonjamchen
February 17, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Although the schedule would not appear to be in Shohei Ohtani's favor, both he and the Dodgers are confident that the two-way superstar can begin this season in the rotation. Ohtani has bold aspirations for his second year back on the mound following a second major surgery

With Edman (ankle) out for start of season, how will LA manage 2B, CF?

@sonjamchen
February 16, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers had spent the offseason preparing for one of their key pieces to miss time to open the season, but manager Dave Roberts made it official on Monday: Utility man Tommy Edman will start the year on the injured list as he continues to recover from

Snell taking it slow, hopes to be ready by Opening Day

@sonjamchen
January 31, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- For all the glory that comes with winning the final game on the Major League calendar, there's a physical toll that comes with making a deep postseason run. As they gear up for a three-peat bid, the Dodgers are prioritizing having their players at full strength when

Ankle surgery for Edman could affect Dodgers' offseason outfield plans

@sonjamchen
November 11, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- After dealing with a nagging right ankle for most of the past season, Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman is set to undergo surgery next week, general manager Brandon Gomes told reporters including MLB.com's AJ Cassavell at the General Managers Meetings on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Edman landed

Erstwhile Dodgers closer hopes to return for World Series

@sonjamchen
October 21, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Less than two weeks after being removed from the Dodgers' National League Division Series roster due to an injury, lefty reliever Tanner Scott is optimistic that he could be active for the World Series. Scott was replaced by Justin Wrobleski on the active roster before Game 4

Stewart (shoulder surgery) officially ruled out to return in 2025

@sonjamchen
September 26, 2025

SEATTLE -- The Dodgers bet on the talent of their roster by making one lone addition to the big league bullpen ahead of this year's Trade Deadline. Days before the beginning of the postseason, they learned that that acquisition -- righty Brock Stewart -- will be out for the rest

Could returning Sasaki solve Dodgers' mystifying bullpen puzzle?

@sonjamchen
September 24, 2025

PHOENIX -- The Dodgers' bullpen has created more questions than answers. In the final week of the regular season, the team is going off-script in an effort to find a solution. Starting Wednesday, Roki Sasaki will be part of the picture. He's expected to be activated from the 60-day injured

Dodgers' Smith has hairline fracture in hand, putting playoffs in doubt

@sonjamchen
September 20, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- After the Dodgers had initially been hopeful that Will Smith would miss minimal time with a bone bruise in his right hand, they are now facing the reality of being without their All-Star catcher for the remainder of the regular season -- and possibly beyond. Additional imaging

Kopech returns to IL in yet another setback to his season

September 19, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Michael Kopech’s woes in 2025 continue. A day after walking two of the three batters he faced in the seventh inning on Thursday, Kopech is headed back to the injured list with right knee inflammation, the Dodgers announced on Friday. “This is a tough one, because obviously,

Muncy, Dodgers optimistic HBP to head won't be long-term issue

@sonjamchen
September 14, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO -- For the second night in a row, third baseman Max Muncy was removed from the game a half-inning after being hit by a pitch. The Dodgers do not believe there are any long-term concerns from either incident. Muncy was struck on the right side of his head

Smith heads to 10-day IL while dealing with bone bruise

@sonjamchen
September 13, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO -- Ten days after taking a foul tip off his right hand in Pittsburgh, catcher Will Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday night's game against the Giants at Oracle Park. The move is retroactive to Sept. 10, so Smith will be eligible to