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Ohtani out of starting lineup for 4th straight game, expected to return Monday

@sonjamchen
1:57 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Since Thursday, the Dodgers have penciled in their starting lineups without Shohei Ohtani in his usual spot at the top. Sunday marked the fourth straight game with Ohtani absent from the starting nine while managing health concerns, but his return is in sight.

Díaz (neck) tosses scoreless inning in Triple-A rehab outing

@sonjamchen
September 6, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- It may not be long until the Dodgers are able to find out what Edwin Díaz can do for them down the stretch.

Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

September 6, 2026

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

Rushing returns to IL after reaggravating right elbow while throwing

@sonjamchen
September 6, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Five days after returning to action, catcher Dalton Rushing landed back on the injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Nationals. The 10-day IL stint was backdated to Saturday, when Rushing reaggravated his right elbow while playing catch.

Muncy (illness), Rushing (elbow discomfort) scratched from Dodgers' lineup Saturday

@sonjamchen
September 6, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers made two late changes to Saturday night's lineup, scratching third baseman Max Muncy and designated hitter Dalton Rushing about two hours before first pitch against the Nationals.

Dodgers beginning to consider IL stint for Ohtani as star misses 2nd straight game

@sonjamchen
September 4, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- While the Dodgers remain optimistic that Shohei Ohtani will avoid the injured list, manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that an IL stint could be more of a possibility if the two-way superstar continues to miss time. Ohtani remained out of the Dodgers' starting lineup for Friday night's series

Ohtani not in lineup day after going 0-for-4 with 4 K's, questionable for tonight

@sonjamchen
September 4, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani has not looked like himself at the plate for a while, but a concerning 0-for-4, four-strikeout performance on Wednesday night led to the Dodgers keeping the two-way superstar out of the starting lineup for Thursday night's finale against the Cardinals. Ohtani is considered day to

Dodgers mull resting Ohtani to get him to 100% before postseason

@sonjamchen
September 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After striking out for the fourth time on Wednesday night, Shohei Ohtani shook out his right arm and winced. For manager Dave Roberts, it was one of many signs that evening that his two-way superstar was feeling physically compromised at the plate. The Dodgers have acknowledged that

Lauer lands on IL, complicating Dodgers' regular-season pitching plans

@sonjamchen
September 2, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' Big Four postseason starters are all healthy, but the back end of their rotation took a hit when left-hander Eric Lauer went on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation before Wednesday night's game against the Cardinals. In a corresponding move, righty reliever Blake

Dodgers hope Smith's return will spark scuffling offense

Wrobleski, Rushing also activated as rosters expand
@sonjamchen
September 2, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers got a slew of reinforcements back when active rosters expanded to 28 players ahead of Tuesday night's 13-8 loss to the Cardinals, highlighted by catcher Will Smith's reinstatement from the 60-day injured list. Catcher Dalton Rushing and left-hander Justin Wrobleski were also activated from the

Dodgers place Sasaki on injured list due to finger blister

August 27, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Dodgers officially placed right-hander Roki Sasaki on the 15-day injured list prior to Thursday’s series finale against the Braves due to a blister on his right middle finger. The club also recalled righty reliever Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding roster move. Sasaki flew

Sasaki headed to injured list with right middle finger blister

August 27, 2026

ATLANTA – The Dodgers saw Roki Sasaki exit early in an eventual 6-5 walk-off loss to the Braves on Wednesday night at Truist Park. Beyond the final score, the larger fallout centered on the rotation. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed postgame that Sasaki will be placed on the 15-day injured list

Stone impresses again in fourth rehab appearance, on track for September return

August 27, 2026

Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone, who has not pitched in a Major League game since Aug. 31, 2024, made his fourth Minor League rehab appearance on Wednesday night as he recovers from right shoulder inflammation. In a start for Triple-A Oklahoma City in Game 1 of a doubleheader against El Paso,

Glasnow shakes off early trouble in 1st start since May

August 25, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Dodgers’ starting rotation received a major boost on Tuesday, with right-hander Tyler Glasnow being activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of their 4-3 series-opening loss to the Braves at Truist Park.​

Nearing return to Dodgers, Smith homers in first rehab game

August 25, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Dodgers kicked off a three-game series against the Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday while taking another step toward getting their starting catcher back in the fold. Will Smith officially began a Minor League rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City, marking a key milestone in

Glasnow set for return to Dodgers, making first start since May 6

@sonjamchen
August 25, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' rotation is getting another reinforcement. Right-hander Tyler Glasnow is set to return from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday in Atlanta, manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday. Glasnow has not pitched for the Dodgers since May 6, when lower back spasms limited him to just

'I haven't done my job': Díaz prepares for new role after return from IL

@sonjamchen
August 24, 2026

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Pages has surgery on fractured hand, expected to miss at least 4 weeks

@sonjamchen
August 23, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After celebrating Friday night's 5-4 walk-off victory over the Pirates, the Dodgers were met with the sobering news that they'll need to piece together much of the rest of the regular season without their All-Star center fielder. Andy Pages is expected to be sidelined for at least

Ohtani likely to return to mound for start during next homestand

@sonjamchen
August 23, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Seven weeks removed from his last start on the mound, Shohei Ohtani is in the final stages of his return to pitching. Ohtani checked a key box in his throwing progression by facing live hitters before Saturday evening's game against the Pirates, which also happened to be

Dodgers call up former D-backs OF Thomas as Pages heads to IL

@sonjamchen
August 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Center fielder Andy Pages has made himself all but indispensable with the bat and the glove this season, but the Dodgers will have to piece together most of the rest of the regular season without him. Pages sustained a fracture in his left hand after being struck

Smith takes live BP as he progresses toward return

@sonjamchen
August 21, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers are getting closer to having their three-time All-Star catcher back behind the dish. Will Smith took live batting practice for the first time since going on the injured list ahead of Friday night's game against the Pirates, facing 2025 Draftee Sam Horn across two simulated

Stone delivers 3 perfect frames in latest rehab appearance for OKC

@bmags94
August 20, 2026

Gavin Stone’s long road back to the Majors is making progress. Stone, who last pitched in the Majors on Aug. 31, 2024, before undergoing right shoulder surgery that October, made his third rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. The right-hander tossed three perfect innings, struck out five batters

Glasnow racks up 9 K's in final tune-up before expected return

@Theo_DeRosa
August 19, 2026

There’s no doubt about it: Tyler Glasnow looks ready to return to the Dodgers. Glasnow excelled in Wednesday’s rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, which is expected to be his final rehab outing before returning to the Major Leagues. Glasnow’s last start for the Dodgers came on May 6 before

Dodgers closer Díaz heads back to IL with neck inflammation

August 18, 2026

DENVER --Edwin Díaz's difficult first season in Dodger blue took another hit on Tuesday. Los Angeles placed the All-Star closer back on the injured list with right-side neck inflammation before the Dodgers faced the Rockies at Coors Field.

Ohtani throws successful bullpen session, could face live hitters soon

August 18, 2026

DENVER – A thumbs-up from Shohei Ohtani left Dodgers manager Dave Roberts grinning on Tuesday.