May (right flexor pronator strain) heads to IL
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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