Dodgers injuries
Every injury of Los Angeles Dodgers players, including actual stints on the injured lists and minor league rehab assignments, or even minor maladies that might sideline a player for a few days.
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Dodgers 2023 injured list tracker
Every Dodgers placed on the injured list during the 2023 season, also including stints on paternity leave, bereavement leave, and the family medical emergency list.
David Peralta HBP on left elbow, X-rays negative
Dodgers outfielder David Peralta was hit by a pitch on his left elbow and left Sunday’s game against the Nationals in the second inning.
Gus Varland to IL, Wander Suero back up
The Dodgers placed Gus Varland on the injured list with right knee inflammation, and called up Wander Suero from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a swap of right-handed pitchers in the bullpen.
Mookie Betts returns to Dodgers lineup, earlier than expected
Mookie Betts is back in the Dodgers lineup earlier than expected, after missing two games with a bone bruise in his left foot that was believed to be serious.
Mookie Betts unlikely to play vs. Nats with bone bruise in foot
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on MLB Network Radio Friday said Mookie Betts is still sore after fouling a ball off his foot Thursday in Miami, and is unlikely to play during the Dodgers’ weekend series in Washington D.C.
Mookie Betts leaves on crutches after fouling ball off his foot
Mookie Betts fouled a ball off his left foot in the first inning on Thursday in Miami. The Dodgers star played seven more innings and X-rays on the foot were negative after the game. He left the stadium on crutches, with more information to come on Friday when the team is in Washington D.C.
Notes: Max Muncy injures shoulder, Bobby Miller shines
In Sunday’s Dodgers win over the Braves, Max Muncy injured his left shoulder, with the club waiting for more information. Bobby Miller on the mound shined to beat Atlanta.
Tony Gonsolin to undergo Tommy John surgery
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin will undergo Tommy John surgery at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles on Friday, September 1, ending his 2023 season and likely his 2024 campaign as well.
Tony Gonsolin placed on IL, season likely over
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin was placed on the injured list with an elbow injury, officially right forearm inflammation per the team. An MRI will reveal the severity, but manager Dave Roberts said it’s unlikely Gonsolin will pitch again this season.
J.D. Martinez scratched again, with groin tightness
For the fourth time in under four weeks, Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez was scratched from the lineup, still dealing with tightness in his groin and hamstring which has limited him to playing only nine of the last 23 games.
J.D. Martinez back in Dodgers lineup
J.D. Martinez is back in the Dodgers lineup at designated hitter after missing the last week with tightness in his hamstring and groin.
Dodgers call up Gus Varland from Triple-A
The Dodgers called up right-handed pitcher Gus Varland from Triple-A Oklahoma City, and transferred outfielder Jake Marisnick to the 60-day injured list.
Joe Kelly on injured list with forearm inflammation
Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation.
Yency Almonte injures right knee in Dodgers win over Rockies
Yency Almonte left the Dodgers’ win over the Rockies with two outs in the ninth inning after getting his cleats caught on the mound and injuring his right knee. The team will run further tests on Saturday, with an injured-list stint possible.
Rehab updates: Walker Buehler, Shelby Miller, Blake Treinen
Walker Buehler and Blake Treinen each faced hitters Wednesday at Chase Field, their first time doing so since their respective 2022 surgeries. Here’s an update on their potential September returns, as well as Shelby Miller continuing his minor league rehab assignment, also in Arizona.
Martinez scratched again with groin & hamstring tightness
Dodgers designated hitter was scratched from the starting lineup with tightness in his left hamstring and groin, an issue that has plagued the slugger for the last two and a half weeks.
Michael Grove on IL, Bryan Hudson up from OKC
The Dodgers placed pitcher Michael Grove on the injured list with right lat tightness, and recalled left-hander Bryan Hudson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
J.D. Martinez still out of Dodgers lineup, but not on IL ... yet
J.D. Martinez is out of the Dodgers lineup for the fourth time in 10 days. It’s either his hamstring, or his groin, or maybe even his back. Nobody seems to be sure, but he’s not on the injured list yet.
Will Smith leaves game after HBP on left elbow
Dodgers catcher Will Smith exited Sunday’s game after just three innings with a left elbow contusion. He was hit by a pitch on his elbow in his only plate appearance in the series finale against the Reds.
J.D. Martinez exits with left hamstring tightness
Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez left Sunday’s game with left hamstring tightness, the second time in a week he’s dealt with this injury.
Mookie Betts scratched with right ankle soreness
Mookie Betts will miss Saturday’s Dodgers game with right ankle soreness, snapping a string of 48 consecutive starts.
DeLuca hamstring strain opens roster spot for Hernández
The Dodgers activated the newly-acquired Enrique Hernández on Wednesday, one day after acquiring the infielder/outfielder in a trade with the Red Sox. A roster spot was created by Jonny DeLuca placed on the injured list with a strained right hamstring.
Clayton Kershaw sim game Monday in LA, homestand activation possible
Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session on Friday in Texas and will throw a simulated game at Dodger Stadium on Monday. It’s possible the Dodgers left-hander could return from the injured list as early as next weekend.
Jake Marisnick likely IL-bound with left hamstring injury
Dodgers outfielder Jake Marisnick felt tightness in his left hamstring Tuesday against the Orioles, and is likely headed to the injured list.
Chris Taylor back after missing 3 weeks with knee soreness
The Dodgers activated Chris Taylor off the injured list after missing 15 games and roughly three weeks with right knee soreness.
Kershaw return not expected until August at earliest
Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was eligible to come off the injured list as early as this weekend in New York, but shoulder soreness will apparently sideline the left-hander for at least a few more weeks. Manager Dave Roberts in a radio interview said the hope is Kershaw would return at the beginning of August.
Dodgers acquire Tyson Miller from Brewers
The Dodgers acquired pitcher Tyson Miller from the Brewers for cash, and transferred Daniel Hudson to the 60-day injured list with a right knee MCL sprain.
Daniel Hudson to miss ‘significant’ time with sprained MCL in right knee
Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will miss "significant" time. Yency Almonte also was placed on paternity leave, with Nick Robertson and Alex Vesia called back from Triple-A to the Los Angeles bullpen.
Dustin May will undergo flexor tendon surgery, ending his season
Dodgers pitcher Dustin May will miss the remainder of the 2023 season after undergoing surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow. He last pitched on May 17.
Kershaw lands on IL with left shoulder soreness
The Dodgers placed Clayton Kershaw on the injured list with left shoulder soreness, and recalled Michael Grove and Gavin Stone from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Victor González was optioned.
Julio Urías back after missing 6 weeks with hamstring strain
The Dodgers activated Julio Urías off the injured list after six weeks sidelined with a hamstring strain. Urías starts on Saturday against the Royals. Justin Bruihl was optioned to Triple-A.
Clayton Kershaw got cortisone injection in left shoulder, he says
Dodgers Clayton Kershaw got a cortisone shot after he experienced left shoulder inflammation after his start on Tuesday against the Rockies. Whether he lands on the injured list depends on how he feels in a few days when he throws a baseball again.