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May (right flexor pronator strain) heads to IL

Dodgers righty exits after one inning in finale vs. Twins, timetable to return unknown
@SarahWexler32
May 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- Dustin May is headed to the injured list with a right flexor pronator strain after leaving the Dodgers’ 7-3 win over the Twins on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium after just one inning. The right-hander threw 16 pitches in a scoreless first, and his velocity was down across

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'Pretty nasty' blister issue prompts Syndergaard's exit

Righty logs just one frame vs. Brewers due to bloody cut on right index finger, may land on IL
May 10, 2023

MILWAUKEE -- Noah Syndergaard's return to the mound was short-lived on Tuesday night due to a blister on his right index finger that may necessitate a trip to the injured list. Syndergaard, who was making his first start in over a week, exited the Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the Brewers

Dodgers place Smith on 7-day IL with concussion symptoms

@juanctoribio
April 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers star catcher Will Smith reported concussion-like symptoms during the team’s off-day on Thursday. Smith initially passed the concussion test, but the catcher was still dealing with symptoms. After sitting out the last two games, the Dodgers officially placed Smith on the seven-day concussion IL on Sunday.

With Gonsolin out for start of season, these are LA's options

@juanctoribio
March 18, 2023

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Coming into the season, the Dodgers have continuously talked about their starting pitching depth. The club believes having quality and quantity in the rotation will give it a boost this season. We’re going to get a good look at that depth right away now that Tony Gonsolin

Freeman (hamstring): 'Opening Day is not in doubt'

@mkrwrt and @JesseABorek
March 15, 2023

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Freddie Freeman, who exited Canada's game against Colombia in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday afternoon with a slight hamstring issue, did not play in the eliminating 10-3 loss to Mexico on Wednesday afternoon at Chase Field. Instead, the All-Star first baseman returned to Dodgers camp, using

With Gonsolin's status uncertain, Grove fills in

@mkrwrt
March 8, 2023

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Manager Dave Roberts was able to provide a sliver of good news regarding Tony Gonsolin’s freak accident from Monday -- spraining his left ankle walking away from a drill on the backfields, causing him to miss his scheduled start against the Mariners on Wednesday. “I think he’s

Gonsolin sprains ankle, will miss next start

@juanctoribio
March 6, 2023

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin sustained a left ankle sprain while going through a drill on the backfields on Monday at Camelback Ranch. The team is listing him as day to day and he won’t make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Mariners. Michael Grove will start

Friedman weighs in on Dodgers' hot topics

President of baseball ops talks Lux injury, closer role, potential Urías extension
@juanctoribio
March 3, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman admitted the team didn’t have many roster decisions to make on the position-player side coming into this spring. The Dodgers had a good idea what their team was going to look like come Opening Day on March 30. But with

Lux likely out for season with torn right ACL

@juanctoribio
February 28, 2023

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Dodgers’ worst-case scenario came true on Tuesday as MRIs revealed that starting shortstop Gavin Lux tore his right ACL and sprained his right LCL, effectively ending his 2023 season. “It’s heartbreaking,” said an emotional Lux, as he tried to hold back tears. “You put in a

What Treinen's surgery means for Dodgers' bullpen

@juanctoribio
November 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES – Dodgers right-hander Blake Treinen underwent right shoulder labrum and rotator cuff repair surgery on Friday, and his availability for the 2023 season is now in jeopardy. Though the Dodgers didn’t release a timeframe for Treinen’s return, the surgery’s recovery time is about 10 months. If that’s the

Dodgers hope May can be ready for NLDS

Right-hander lands on injured list with lower back tightness
@juanctoribio
September 25, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers’ pitching staff suffered another major blow Saturday as the team placed right-hander Dustin May on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 22, with low back tightness. Though the Dodgers are listing it as a back injury, manager Dave Roberts said the injury is the

Dodgers optimistic despite losing Gonsolin to IL

@juanctoribio
August 29, 2022

MIAMI -- Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin was scheduled to start against the Marlins on Monday. Instead, Los Angeles will be without Gonsolin for at least a few weeks as the team placed the All-Star on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, retroactive to Friday. Gonsolin said he

Buehler undergoes second Tommy John surgery

@SarahWexler32
August 23, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- The worst came to pass for right-hander Walker Buehler, who on Tuesday underwent a second Tommy John surgery, as well as a flexor tendon repair, in his right arm. Due to unclear MRI imaging, the Dodgers had been uncertain as to whether Dr. Neal ElAttrache -- the

Buehler to have season-ending elbow surgery

@juanctoribio
August 16, 2022

MILWAUKEE -- The Dodgers have the best record in the Majors. They have their sights set on a 10th consecutive postseason appearance and a second World Series title in three years. But they’ll have to try to do it without Walker Buehler, who will have season-ending elbow surgery on Aug.

Kershaw (low back pain) to IL after exiting early

@juanctoribio
August 5, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 15-day injured list with low back pain on Friday, a day after he exited the club’s 5-3 win over the Giants before the fifth inning. “Obviously, given the soreness, where we’re at, we decided to IL him,” said Dodgers

Dodgers build momentum despite Kershaw's injury

@juanctoribio
August 5, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO -- Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw exited with low back pain before the bottom of the fifth inning of Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Giants at Oracle Park. As he warmed up to pitch the fifth, Kershaw felt his back tighten up after his penultimate warmup throw. He then

Taylor out with fractured foot, but LA still cruises to win

Muncy, Betts homer to help No. 6 prospect Pepiot to first big league win
@juanctoribio
July 6, 2022

LOS ANGELES – Despite being 22 games over .500, the Dodgers have had to navigate a wave of injuries this season. On Tuesday, the Dodgers found out they’ll be without Chris Taylor for an extended period of time. Taylor underwent a CT scan before the Dodgers’ 5-2 win over the

L.A. dominates NL West showdown, except final inning

@SarahWexler32
July 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- In a vacuum, it’s hard for a club to be disappointed with taking three of four games from the team directly behind it in the divisional standings, as the Dodgers did against the Padres this weekend at Dodger Stadium. “We had a great series,” said starting pitcher

Betts doubles twice in first game off IL

@SarahWexler32
July 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- Watching Mookie Betts at the plate in the Dodgers’ 4-2 loss to the Padres on Sunday afternoon, you wouldn’t think he was a guy who’d just missed 15 games with a right rib fracture. In a first glimpse of the Dodgers’ new-look top of the order --

Hudson placed on IL with torn left ACL

Right-hander sustains injury while trying to field grounder in win in Atlanta
@juanctoribio
June 25, 2022

ATLANTA -- Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson was placed on the injured list Saturday afternoon with a torn left ACL, an injury he sustained in the eighth inning of a 4-1 win over the Braves on Friday night at Truist Park. “It doesn’t look good from all indications,” manager Dave Roberts

LA rotation takes another hit with Heaney out

Left-hander's return to IL leaves Dodgers shorthanded again, relying on depth
@juanctoribio
June 24, 2022

ATLANTA -- The Dodgers got some more bad injury news on Friday as they placed left-hander Andrew Heaney on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. It’s the second IL stint of the season for Heaney, who had just returned on Sunday. According to manager Dave Roberts, Heaney felt

'Big blow' for LA: Betts (cracked rib) placed on IL

@juanctoribio
June 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers were dealt another big blow on Saturday as manager Dave Roberts announced that star outfielder Mookie Betts went on the 10-day injured list with a cracked right rib. The move became official Sunday. Betts sustained the injury in an outfield collision with center fielder Cody

Buehler has bone spur removed; timetable for return unchanged

@juanctoribio
June 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers starter Walker Buehler, who sustained a Grade 2 flexor strain in his right elbow on Friday, underwent a procedure to remove a bone spur during Monday’s off-day. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAtrrache and won’t change Buehler’s 10- to 12-week scheduled recovery time. “It’s

Buehler out for 3 months; starters 'have to step up'

Kershaw's return spoiled by lackluster offense, prognosis for right-hander
@juanctoribio
June 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO -- When Walker Buehler left his start on Friday night with right elbow discomfort, the Dodgers didn’t want to speculate, but they knew they were going to be without the right-hander for a significant amount of time. On Saturday, Buehler traveled back to Los Angeles and underwent an