This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Dodgers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Blake Snell
Injury: Loose bodies in left elbow
IL date: May 15 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 12)
Expected return: Possibly July
Status: Expected to undergo the NanoNeedle Scope procedure on May 18, which should allow for a faster return. (updated May 18) More >>
RHP Tyler Glasnow
Injury: Lower back spasms
IL date: May 8 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly June
Status: Shut down from throwing after his back flared up on him again. (updated May 18) More >>
RHP Brusdar Graterol
Injury: Recovery from right shoulder surgery, lower back injury
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 17)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Injured his lower back while on a rehab assignment and surgery could be on the table, per general manager Brandon Gomes. (updated May 18)
INF/OF Tommy Edman
Injury: Recovery from right ankle surgery
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 9)
Expected return: June
Status: Turning a corner in his running progression. He still has more boxes to check, but he's getting closer to starting a rehab assignment. (updated May 18)
RHP Brock Stewart
Injury: Left foot bone spur
IL date: May 9 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: Has resumed throwing and could return around three weeks after landing on the IL if all goes as planned. (updated May 18)
RHP Ben Casparius
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: April 13 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 18)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Rehabbing at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona. (updated May 18)
RHP Gavin Stone
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 1)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Working through the early stages of a throwing program at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona. (updated May 18) More >>
LHP Jack Dreyer
Injury: Left shoulder discomfort
IL date: May 17 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: An MRI revealed inflammation, but no structural damage. The hope is that he won't miss much longer than the minimum 15 days. (updated May 17)
RHP Edwin Díaz
Injury: Loose bodies in right elbow
IL Date: April 20 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 10)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Thinks he will be able to start playing catch a couple weeks after the stitches are removed from his elbow. (updated May 10) More >>
INF/OF Kiké Hernández
Injury: Recovery from left elbow surgery
IL date: Feb. 21 (60-day IL)
Expected return: May 24 at earliest
Status: Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 5. He's on track to be activated around when he's eligible on May 24. (updated May 8)
RHP Landon Knack
Injury: Right intercostal strain
IL date: March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 28)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Rehabbing at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona. (updated April 28)
RHP Jake Cousins
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 1)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025 and could be a second-half option for the Dodgers. (updated April 3)
RHP Bobby Miller
Injury: Right shoulder soreness
IL date: March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Rehabbing at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona. (updated March 26)
RHP Evan Phillips
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Working through a throwing program at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona. (updated March 17)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 18
• RHP Jonathan Hernández: Signed and added to active roster
• RHP Chayce McDermott: Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City
• RHP Ben Casparius: Transferred to 60-day IL
May 17
• LHP Jack Dreyer: Placed on 15-day IL
• LHP Eric Lauer: Acquired from Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations More >>
• RHP Brusdar Graterol: Transferred to 60-day IL
• RHPs Paul Gervase and Chayce McDermott: Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City
• LHP Charlie Barnes: Optioned to Triple-A
May 15
• LHP Blake Snell: Placed on 15-day IL More >>
• LHP Charlie Barnes: Recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City
May 12
• CF Alek Thomas: Acquired from D-backs in exchange for OF Jose Requena and optioned to ACL Dodgers More >>
• CF Michael Siani: Designated for assignment
May 11
• SS Mookie Betts: Activated from 10-day IL More >>
• 2B Alex Freeland: Optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City