Dodgers injuries and roster moves
This page will be updated throughout the offseason to track all of the Dodgers' moves, along with the progress of any injured players.
Ohtani resumes throwing, still unlikely to pitch by Opening Day
DALLAS -- Shohei Ohtani has taken a step forward in his rehab from shoulder surgery, as he's started an offseason throwing program, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said on Monday at the Winter Meetings. Ohtani, who underwent a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on Nov.
Freeman undergoes ankle surgery, should be ready for spring
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers announced on Thursday that star first baseman Freddie Freeman underwent surgery on his right ankle, consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies. Freeman¡¯s surgery was performed by Dr. Kenneth Jung at Kerlan Jobe in Los Angeles, the club said. Most importantly, the Dodgers
Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery; timeline to return to mound TBD
SAN ANTONIO -- Shohei Ohtani underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the Dodgers announced on Tuesday. The team expects him to be ready in time for Spring Training, though it is unclear how the rehab will affect his timeline to return to the mound.
Kershaw to undergo surgeries; Teoscar, Flaherty express desire to return
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw announced Friday that he will undergo left toe and left knee surgeries next Wednesday. ¡°I have to get my foot fixed and I have to get my left knee fixed, too. It¡¯s going to be a two-for-one special,¡± Kershaw said. ¡°I¡¯m going to
Ohtani starts, scores while protecting shoulder on bases
NEW YORK -- After days of speculation, Shohei Ohtani was in the Dodgers¡¯ starting lineup as their leadoff hitter in a 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday night.
Dodgers 'banking on' Ohtani to start in Game 3 following shoulder injury
NEW YORK -- Although initial indications were positive, the Dodgers left Dodger Stadium on Saturday night with legitimate concern about whether Shohei Ohtani would be forced to miss some -- if not the rest -- of the World Series against the Yankees with a left shoulder subluxation. But on Sunday,
Dodgers 'encouraged' by early indications after Ohtani injures shoulder in G2
LOS ANGELES -- After a 4-2 win over the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, the mood in the clubhouse wasn¡¯t nearly as upbeat as it should be for a team that is two wins away from winning a title. Following a quick celebration, all
Freeman welcomes rest before Series: 'I will be in the lineup for Game 1'
LOS ANGELES -- There¡¯s no secret that Freddie Freeman hasn¡¯t been 100% throughout the postseason. After suffering a serious right ankle sprain on Sept. 26, the Dodgers¡¯ first baseman has spent more than three hours a day getting treatment, hoping the ankle can improve enough in order to play.
Hobbled Freeman not in lineup for NLCS Game 6
LOS ANGELES -- As he battles through a badly sprained right ankle, Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to struggle at the plate in the National League Championship Series -- and the Dodgers have adjusted their plans accordingly.
Freeman (ankle) on bench in Game 4 vs. Mets
NEW YORK -- With Freddie Freeman continuing to nurse a badly sprained right ankle, the Dodgers decided to keep the star first baseman out of the starting lineup against the Mets on Thursday night in National League Championship Series Game 4 at Citi Field. It¡¯s the second time this postseason
What does Vesia's injury mean for Dodgers' NLCS bullpen blueprint?
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers¡¯ bullpen has been the team¡¯s biggest strength over the past few months, but it will go without a major piece for the National League Championship Series as left-hander Alex Vesia is was left off the roster for this round against the Mets.
Freeman scratched from LA's Game 4 lineup
SAN DIEGO -- Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who has been battling a badly sprained right ankle, was scratched from L.A.'s lineup for Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Padres.
Casparius replaces injured Grove on Dodgers' NLDS roster
SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers made a change to their roster ahead of Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Padres, adding rookie reliever Ben Casparius in place of Michael Grove.
Dodgers hopeful Freeman will be ready for NLDS Game 3
SAN DIEGO -- Despite Freddie Freeman not being able to finish Game 2 on Sunday night, the Dodgers remain optimistic that their star first baseman will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's pivotal Game 3 of the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Padres.
Freeman day to day after ankle flare-up forces exit from Game 2
LOS ANGELES -- Freddie Freeman's efforts to play through a right ankle sprain were characteristic of the grittiness that his team has made a point of bringing to the field this postseason, but the Dodgers' star first baseman could only push the situation so far.
Injured Kershaw ruled out for entire 2024 postseason
The Dodgers begin their quest for a World Series title on Saturday night as they host the Padres in NLDS Game 1. They will not have Clayton Kershaw available to help them on their journey.
Freeman & Rojas 'progressing,' expected to be in NLDS G1 lineup
LOS ANGELES -- While getting five days off before their first postseason game on Saturday does present its challenges, the Dodgers are thrilled to be able to rest given some of the injuries they had toward the end of the regular season. Freddie Freeman and Miguel Rojas have been key
Dodgers optimistic for Freeman's playoff status as ankle X-rays negative
LOS ANGELES -- All season long, the Dodgers have dealt with a plethora of injuries. They hope to avoid a massive blow when it comes to superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman, who exited Thursday¡¯s game against the Padres in the seventh inning with an apparent right ankle injury. The veteran
Sprained elbow ends Glasnow's season prematurely
ATLANTA ¨C Tyler Glasnow's season has come to an end. After not going through with a simulated game on Friday due to right elbow discomfort as he warmed up in the bullpen, Glasnow got additional scans to determine the severity of the injury.
Glasnow set back by right elbow discomfort, return TBD
ATLANTA -- Tyler Glasnow was slated to throw a two-inning simulated game at Truist Park on Friday, a significant step in the right direction to his availability atop the starting rotation in the postseason. But as Glasnow was about 20 pitches into his warmup before stepping out onto the field,
Dodgers get good news on Teoscar, then bats erupt for 6 runs in the 1st
LOS ANGELES -- After taking a hit-by-pitch and exiting in the first inning on Friday, it looked as if Teoscar Hern¨¢ndez was going to be sidelined for an extended period of time with a left foot injury. But both an MRI and CT scan came back negative on Saturday, meaning
Knack steps in as Stone (shoulder inflammation) heads to IL
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have been dealing with massive blows to their starting rotation all season long. Gavin Stone is now the latest starter to land on the injured list. Stone was placed on the 15-day IL before the Dodgers¡¯ 3-1 loss to the Guardians on Friday at Dodger
Yamamoto set to rejoin Dodgers' rotation next week
ANAHEIM -- After just two rehab starts with Triple-A Oklahoma City, the Dodgers are getting Yoshinobu Yamamoto back in the starting rotation on Tuesday against the Cubs, giving the team a much-needed lift. Yamamoto, who has been sidelined with a right shoulder injury since June, made his second start in
Kershaw heads to IL with bone spur in left toe
PHOENIX -- The Dodgers¡¯ already thin starting rotation got even thinner on Saturday when Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 15-day injured list. The veteran southpaw was removed after one-plus inning on Friday night due to a sore left big toe that prevented him from fully pushing off the rubber,