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Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions

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

Glasnow placed on IL with right shoulder inflammation

@sonjamchen
April 28, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- In another hit to the Dodgers' rotation, right-hander Tyler Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation ahead of Monday night's opener against the Marlins. Righty reliever Noah Davis was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move. One day prior, Glasnow

Frustration for Glasnow after latest injury: 'It's just kind of getting exhausting'

Right-hander leaves Dodgers' win in second inning with shoulder discomfort
@sonjamchen
April 27, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- For the second straight outing, Tyler Glasnow was removed from his start early due to an injury. After allowing back-to-back homers in the first inning of Sunday's series-clinching 9-2 victory over the Pirates, Glasnow returned to the mound to make his warmup throws in the second but

Ohtani throws off mound in first bullpen session since paternity leave

@sonjamchen
April 26, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani threw off the mound ahead of Saturday's game against the Pirates, marking his first bullpen session since going on paternity leave last week.

Snell (shoulder inflammation) has MRI showing 'no new findings'

@ryan_a_herrera
April 25, 2025

CHICAGO -- The Dodgers are looking at a bit of a longer timeline to get one of their big offseason additions back. Plans for left-hander Blake Snell to throw his next bullpen session – expected to happen Wednesday at Wrigley Field – were scrapped for the time being, manager Dave

Mailbag: Examining the Dodgers' pitching depth, injuries

@sonjamchen
April 25, 2025

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Kershaw inches closer to Major League return

@bmags94
April 22, 2025

Clayton Kershaw is inching closer to making his return to the Majors. After undergoing offseason left toe and left knee surgeries, Kershaw made his second rehab start for Double-A Tulsa on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits in three innings while striking out four batters.

Dodgers share next steps for Ohtani's return to the mound

@ryan_a_herrera
April 22, 2025

CHICAGO -- The timeline for Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitch remains unclear, but just days after the birth of his first child, the Japanese superstar is already back to work and continuing his progression on the mound. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did not know Tuesday if Ohtani threw while he

Glasnow (leg cramps) appears to avoid serious injury in Dodgers' shutout win

@sonjamchen
April 20, 2025

ARLINGTON -- There was an unwelcome feeling of déjà vu when Tyler Glasnow exited Sunday's 1-0 win over the Rangers after throwing one pitch in the fifth inning. But the Dodgers later announced that the 31-year-old right-hander was removed due to lower leg cramps, an issue that should not prevent

Treinen (low grade right forearm sprain) to IL; no timeline yet for return

@sonjamchen
April 20, 2025

ARLINGTON -- The Dodgers got a high-leverage reliever back in Evan Phillips, but lost another in Blake Treinen ahead of Saturday afternoon's game against the Rangers. Treinen was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness, while Phillips was activated after completing his rehab from the right rotator

Kershaw K's 2 over 3 scoreless in first rehab start

@sonjamchen
April 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw still has a ways to go in his rehab from offseason left toe and left knee surgeries, but his first game action went just about as smoothly as he could have hoped. Making his first rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, Kershaw struck

Kershaw set for Triple-A rehab start on Wednesday

@sonjamchen and @Spokes_Murphy
April 15, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers are inching closer to getting left-hander Clayton Kershaw back, as he's set to take a big step in his recovery from multiple offseason surgeries. Kershaw is scheduled to throw around two innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City in Wednesday's game against the Tacoma Rainiers, the Mariners’

Ohtani 'right where they needed him to be' in 3rd 'pen session

April 12, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani threw his third bullpen session of the season on Saturday afternoon ahead of the Dodgers’ home game against the Cubs. And while his return to the mound is still a ways away, it’s another step in the right direction as Ohtani resumes his buildup. “Came

Freeman (ankle) activated for 'really cool' bobblehead night

@sonjamchen
April 12, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Freddie Freeman feels good enough to steal a base. “I feel as free as I possibly can be right now, way better than I have the last couple weeks. So I have no reservations going to this game,” Freeman, who’s been dealing with a right ankle sprain,

Snell (left shoulder inflammation) placed on IL, hoping for quick return

@sonjamchen
April 7, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- Starter Blake Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation ahead of Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Dodgers recalled righty Matt Sauer from Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move.

Freeman (ankle) lands on 10-day injured list

@sonjamchen
April 4, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- After missing all three of the Dodgers' games against the Braves due to a "little mishap" where he slipped entering the shower at home, Freddie Freeman was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain on Thursday night, retroactive to Monday.

Ohtani resumes pitching ramp-up; 'a ways away' from game action

@sonjamchen
March 29, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani resumed his buildup on the mound, throwing his first bullpen session since Feb. 25 ahead of Saturday's series finale against the Tigers. While Ohtani had been throwing off the mound throughout Spring Training, he paused his progression as a pitcher to focus on ramping up

Betts, battling illness, takes a turn for the better

@SarahWexler32
March 24, 2025

ANAHEIM -- The Dodgers continue to take things day by day with Mookie Betts as he deals with an undiagnosed illness that has caused him to drop approximately 18 pounds in the span of two weeks. As of Monday, it appears the shortstop could finally be on the upswing. Betts

Ohtani to resume pitching program with long-term view

March 24, 2025

LOS ANGELES -- With the Tokyo Series now in the rearview, Shohei Ohtani is set to take another step in his ongoing right elbow rehab. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Monday that Ohtani will be throwing a bullpen session on Saturday, his first since Feb. 25. The Dodgers

Freeman (left rib discomfort) to miss Tokyo Series finale

@sonjamchen
March 19, 2025

TOKYO -- First baseman Freddie Freeman was not in the lineup for Wednesday's second game of the Tokyo Series because of left rib discomfort that also cost him the Dodgers' season opener against the Cubs. Freeman said Tuesday that he thought he had a good chance of playing Wednesday. The

Betts will miss both Tokyo Series games with illness

@sonjamchen
March 18, 2025

TOKYO -- Mookie Betts will not play in the season-opening Tokyo Series as he continues to recover from an illness, manager Dave Roberts said on Monday. The Dodgers' shortstop is expected to be ready in time for the domestic opener. Prior to Tuesday morning's game, Roberts said Betts flew home

Grove expected to miss season following shoulder surgery

@sonjamchen
March 9, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove underwent right shoulder labrum surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2025 season, manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday. The team had already expected Grove not to be ready in time for Opening Day. Grove was participating in baseball activities earlier in

Smith still managing ankle injury that hindered him in 2024

@sonjamchen
March 1, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Catcher Will Smith did not make his first Cactus League appearance until Friday night as he nursed a lingering ankle issue -- and as it turns out, he's been dealing with it for quite some time. Smith said on Saturday that he sustained a bone bruise in

Freeman (ankle) looks better than expected in spring debut

@sonjamchen
February 27, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Freddie Freeman is not one to do things halfway, and the Dodgers have reaped the benefits of that grit time and again. Last year, when Freeman's badly injured right ankle threatened to keep him out of Game 1 of the National League Division Series, he played through

Miller (concussion protocol) avoids fracture, 'in good spirits' after liner to head

February 21, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller came out of his scary injury Thursday with a headache but no fractured bones, manager Dave Roberts said. “He certainly escaped” a more serious injury, Roberts said, “in a lot of ways. “He said, in his words, ‘I’ve got a hard head.’” Miller