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

Dodgers call up No. 3 prospect Freeland; Kim (shoulder) hits IL

@sonjamchen
July 29, 2025

CINCINNATI -- The Dodgers promoted infielder Alex Freeland, their No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 35 overall prospect, ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Reds. In a corresponding move, fellow infielder Hyeseong Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder bursitis. Freeland is expected to

Muncy set for rehab assignment, could rejoin Dodgers within the week

@sonjamchen
July 28, 2025

CINCINNATI -- A little less than four weeks after Max Muncy sustained a left knee bone bruise following a scary on-field collision, the Dodgers' third baseman will join Triple-A Oklahoma City to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts said the plan is for Muncy to get three

Scott (elbow inflammation) to IL; MRI reveals no ligament damage

@sonjamchen
July 23, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers were already interested in acquiring bullpen help ahead of the July 31 Trade Deadline, but their need became greater with the loss of their top high-leverage arm. Lefty reliever Tanner Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation ahead of Tuesday

Muncy, Dodgers thrilled as slugger's return ahead of schedule

@sonjamchen
July 22, 2025

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Snell stretches out as rehab continues; Treinen also on road back

@sonjamchen
July 20, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Blake Snell stretched out to four innings on 58 pitches with Triple-A Oklahoma City in his third rehab start on Sunday afternoon. Facing the Giants' Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats, Snell struck out six while allowing a run on four hits and a walk. Snell has

Swept by Crew, Dodgers get bit of relief as Freeman's X-rays negative after HBP

@sonjamchen
July 20, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Freddie Freeman took an 88 mph sinker off his left wrist, looked down at his hands and slowly began making his way toward the home dugout. The Dodgers were already concerned to see their star first baseman get hit on the wrist, but it was the way

Snell hurls 3 frames of 1-run ball with 7 K's in 2nd rehab start

July 15, 2025

Blake Snell took another step toward his eventual return to the Majors on Tuesday night. Snell made his second rehab start, this time with the Dodgers’ Arizona Complex League affiliate, tossing three innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts. After allowing consecutive doubles to begin the bottom of the first,

Kopech out until at least late August after undergoing knee surgery

@sonjamchen
July 11, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO -- Through the first half of this season, the Dodgers have not had the pitching staff they expected due to a wave of injuries. Their top right-handed options out of the bullpen have been hit especially hard. Evan Phillips is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John

Kiké Hernández (left elbow) lands on IL ahead of tough opener vs. Crew

@sonjamchen
July 7, 2025

MILWAUKEE -- Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández was placed on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow ahead of Monday night's 9-1 series-opening loss to the Brewers at American Family Field. Manager Dave Roberts is hopeful that Hernández will be back in action "shortly after the All-Star

Glasnow's return to Dodgers' rotation could be imminent

@sonjamchen
July 4, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' rotation could be on the verge of gaining an in-season reinforcement. Right-hander Tyler Glasnow made his third rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday night, tossing 4 1/3 innings on 78 pitches (51 strikes) against the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the

Muncy (bone bruise) likely out 6 weeks, but news is 'best-case scenario'

@sonjamchen
July 3, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Max Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, one day after exiting a game following a scary collision in the field. But he and the Dodgers breathed a sigh of relief when the third baseman was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left

Muncy to undergo MRI on knee after collision at third

@sonjamchen
July 3, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited Wednesday night's 5-4 win over the White Sox with left knee pain. Manager Dave Roberts said the team is hopeful that the injury is a sprain, and Muncy is set to undergo an MRI on Thursday. "A lot of the tests

Glasnow (shoulder) tosses 2 scoreless innings in first rehab start

@sonjamchen
June 22, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- As Shohei Ohtani continued building up on the mound at Dodger Stadium, Tyler Glasnow took a step forward of his own in Oklahoma City. Glasnow made his first rehab start on Sunday afternoon, logging two scoreless innings for the Comets against the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, the Round

Sasaki (shoulder) moved to 60-day IL -- but that's not a setback

June 21, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- As Roki Sasaki continues to work his way back from a right shoulder impingement, he was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday in order to open a roster spot for left-hander Zach Penrod, whom the Dodgers acquired from the Red Sox for cash considerations. The

Live FREE on MLB.TV: Ohtani makes Dodgers pitching debut

Two-way star, who last pitched in 2023, to open game vs. Padres
@sonjamchen
June 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- The day that the Dodgers have been waiting for since they signed Shohei Ohtani to a then-record contract is nearly here: Ohtani's first start as a pitcher in a Dodgers uniform is set for Monday night against the Padres. The game will be broadcast free on MLB.TV

Sasaki hits pause on recovery, no certainty of return

@sonjamchen
June 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- At the end of what has generally been a positive week for injured Dodgers starting pitchers, the team is hitting pause with rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki. Sasaki stopped playing catch in the days before Sunday's finale against the Giants, and manager Dave Roberts said there's no timeline

Sheehan ready to return from Tommy John surgery, start for Dodgers

@sonjamchen
June 14, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Rehabbing from Tommy John surgery is a long road, and Emmet Sheehan is nearly at the end. Sheehan was back at Dodger Stadium ahead of Saturday's game against the Giants, and he's expected to make his next start for the Dodgers. The 25-year-old right-hander will throw a

Shohei on bump before the break? 'It's tempting'

@sonjamchen
June 11, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers have been playing the long game when it comes to him being built up as a pitcher. But he has been accelerating in recent weeks -- so much so that he built up to three simulated innings and 44 pitches Tuesday afternoon

Gonsolin (right elbow) goes on IL; Kopech, Yates return

June 7, 2025

ST. LOUIS – Amid a flurry of roster moves to fortify their bullpen with veteran arms on Saturday morning, the Dodgers placed right-hander Tony Gonsolin on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort. Righties Michael Kopech (60-day) and Kirby Yates (15-day) were activated from the IL, while righty Chris

Glasnow addresses precautionary slowdown in rehab: 'My shoulder's totally fine'

@sonjamchen
June 3, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have slowed Tyler Glasnow's rehab progression from shoulder inflammation because the right-hander's body didn't respond well after he threw a bullpen session on May 23, manager Dave Roberts said Monday. But Glasnow downplayed any concerns about his health, describing the pause in his progression as

Betts (toe fracture) back in lineup after missing 4 games

@sonjamchen
June 3, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts took an important step -- literally -- ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Yankees: He was able to wear closed-toed shoes for the first time since fracturing the tip of one of his left toes earlier that week. It's one of those

Ohtani faces hitters again, throws 29 pitches to Minor Leaguers

@sonjamchen
May 31, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Last week, Dodgers top prospect Dalton Rushing took an at-bat against Shohei Ohtani and went down on strikes. This week, he was behind the plate, where the young backstop was able to appreciate just how special it is to see Ohtani in competition mode on the mound.

Phillips to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending season

@sonjamchen
May 30, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips will undergo Tommy John surgery next Wednesday, manager Dave Roberts said ahead of Friday's series opener against the Yankees. The general timeline for Tommy John recovery ranges from 12-18 months. Phillips will be out for the remainder of the 2025 season, as well

Ohtani to throw to live hitters for first time since 2023

@sonjamchen
May 24, 2025

NEW YORK -- The Dodgers have been intentionally slow-playing Shohei Ohtani's buildup as a pitcher, but he's about to reach a milestone in his progression. Ohtani is set to face live hitters ahead of Sunday's game against the Mets at Citi Field, manager Dave Roberts said on Friday. Ohtani has