Latest Dodgers injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Dodgers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Bobby Miller
Injury: Concussion protocol
Status: Hit by a 105.5 mph line drive off the bat of the Cubs' Michael Busch on Feb. 20 and walked off the field under his own power; set to throw a bullpen session on Friday. (updated Feb. 26) More >>
RHP Michael Grove
Injury: Right shoulder injury
Expected return: Possibly April
Status: Replaced on last year's NLDS roster after not recovering well from a lingering shoulder injury; came into camp behind schedule and is not expected to be ready in time for Opening Day. (updated Feb. 25)
RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani
Injury: Recovery from right elbow and left shoulder surgeries
Expected return: Opening Day as a hitter; May as a pitcher
Status: Underwent a right UCL repair procedure in September 2023 and arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on Nov. 6; has resumed throwing bullpen sessions and facing live pitching. (updated Feb. 22) More >>
1B Freddie Freeman
Injury: Recovery from right ankle surgery
Expected return: Opening Day
Status: Underwent procedure consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies on Dec. 5; ran for the first time on Feb. 20. (updated Feb. 22) More >>
RHP Evan Phillips
Injury: Torn muscle in right rotator cuff
Expected return: April
Status: Arrived at Spring Training a little behind and could open the season on the IL; threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Feb. 21. (updated Feb. 22)
RHP River Ryan
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late 2025 at earliest
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery last August; has resumed playing catch. (updated Feb. 20)
LHP Clayton Kershaw
Injury: Recovery from left toe and left knee surgeries
Expected return: June at earliest
Status: Underwent surgeries last November; expects to begin throwing bullpen sessions at some point in March. (updated Feb. 13)
RHP Michael Kopech
Injury: Right forearm tightness
Expected return: April
Status: Arrived at Spring Training a little behind and could open the season on the IL. (updated Feb. 13)
RHP Gavin Stone
Injury: Recovery from right shoulder surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent right shoulder surgery last Oct. 9; expected to miss the entire 2025 season. (updated Feb. 11)
RHP Emmet Sheehan
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery
Expected return: Possibly before the All-Star break
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2024; has resumed throwing off the mound and hopes to begin a rehab assignment in May or June. (updated Feb. 1)
RHP Brusdar Graterol
Injury: Recovery from right shoulder surgery
Expected return: Second half of 2025
Status: Underwent right shoulder labrum surgery last Nov. 14. (updated Dec. 9)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb 13
? LHP Clayton Kershaw: Signed to one-year, $7.5 million deal
? RHP River Ryan: Placed on 60-day IL
Feb. 11
? IF/OF Kiké Hernández: Signed to one-year, $6.5 million deal
? RHP Gavin Stone: Placed on 60-day IL
Feb. 4
? RHP Ryan Brasier: Traded to Cubs with cash in exchange for player to be named or cash considerations; was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for Kirby Yates on Jan. 30