July 25: LHP Clayton Kershaw activated from injured checklist; RHP Yohan Ramírez designated for assignmentKershaw begins his seventeenth season after lacking 103 video games whereas recovering from offseason shoulder surgical procedure. The three-time Cy Younger Award winner struck out 12 and allowed 4 runs over 10 innings on a rehab project with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga and Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis. Ramírez posted a 5.52 ERA in 27 appearances with the Dodgers this season, his first with L.A.
July 24: UTIL Chris Taylor leaves sport with left groin tightnessTaylor left Wednesday’s sport within the backside of the seventh inning after he felt discomfort in his left groin as he stretched out a double. As quickly as Taylor rounded first, the utilityman mentioned he might really feel one thing seize at him. Taylor mentioned that he didn’t know the severity of the harm till he will get additional testing accomplished on Thursday.
Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned the priority stage on Taylor is “form of excessive” given his ache tolerance. Apparently Taylor is probably going heading for the injured checklist and outfielder James Outman is already on his approach to Los Angeles to hitch the group.
July 24: Signed SS Nick Ahmed to Main League deal; positioned SS Miguel Rojas on the 10-day injured checklist with proper forearm tightnessRojas, who left Sunday’s sport towards the Purple Sox within the fourth inning, formally landed on the injured checklist Wednesday with what Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned was a proper flexor pressure. Given the severity of the harm, Rojas will likely be shut down from throwing for some time and can miss a while. Due to that — and with Mookie Betts nonetheless on the injured checklist — the Dodgers determined to signal the veteran Ahmed to a Main League deal.
Ahmed, 34, isn’t any stranger to the Nationwide League West, spending most of his profession with the D-backs and being part of the Giants this season. He performed 52 video games with San Francisco, hitting .232 with one homer, six doubles and 15 RBIs. With the Dodgers, Ahmed will deal with the majority of the shortstop duties till Rojas and/or Betts return.
July 24: Activated RHP Tyler Glasnow from the 15-day injured checklist; designated RHP Ricky Vanasco for assignmentGlasnow is again after lacking a few begins with decrease again tightness. The Dodgers’ ace made the beginning towards the Giants on Wednesday. To make room on the 40-man roster for Nick Ahmed, the Dodgers designated Vanasco for project. Vanasco had a 13.50 ERA in two appearances with the Dodgers this season.
RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani (elbow surgical procedure)Anticipated return: 2025 (as a pitcher)Ohtani has been throwing ever because the group got here again from Seoul, South Korea, in late March. On Might 27, Ohtani mentioned he has progressed to throwing from 60 ft out. He added that these throws have reached 80 mph in his final couple periods. He’s nonetheless not anticipated to see sport motion this season. (Final up to date: Might 28)
10-day/15-day injured checklist
SS Miguel Rojas (proper forearm tightness)Anticipated return: Someday in AugustRojas, who left the July 21 sport towards the Purple Sox after experiencing discomfort in his throwing arm, will now be sidelined for just a few weeks as additional testing recognized a proper flexor pressure for the veteran shortstop. Rojas will likely be shut down from throwing “for a bit” in keeping with supervisor Dave Roberts. (Final up to date: July 24)
RHP Walker Buehler (proper hip irritation)Anticipated return: Early to mid-AugustBuehler threw “an aggressive bullpen” at Dodger Stadium on July 23 and is now able to rejoin Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis for a rehab begin on July 26. The suitable-hander will make two begins in Triple-A, in keeping with supervisor Dave Roberts. If these go effectively, Buehler could possibly be again within the Dodgers’ rotation for the stretch run.
Buehler spent the final month figuring out at Cressey Efficiency Middle in Florida, hoping to enhance his mechanics and his total stuff. (Final up to date: July 24)
SS Mookie Betts (left hand fracture)Anticipated return: AugustBetts began taking floor balls at Dodger Stadium in the course of the week of July 15, a big step in the precise course for the 2018 American League Most Worthwhile Participant. Betts mentioned his fractured left hand remains to be not totally healed, and he solely has about 40-50% power within the hand.
“They mentioned the whole lot is on observe,” Betts mentioned. “It’s simply one thing you don’t need to rush and then you definately begin making unhealthy habits in your swinging, then it’s good that you simply got here again, however you’re doing extra hurt than good. I simply need to be sure that I’m able to go.” (Final up to date: July 19)
RHP Michael Grove (proper intercostal pressure)Anticipated return: Probably JulyGrove missed a month and a half final season with an identical harm, however Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned the group seen this as a “shorter-term” concern. Grove has primarily labored in lengthy aid for L.A. this season and twice served as an opener. (Final up to date: June 16)
RHP Brusdar Graterol (proper shoulder irritation)Anticipated return: Early to mid-AugustGraterol made his second look with Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis on July 24, hanging out one and giving up one hit over a scoreless inning. The suitable-hander will want no less than three or 4 extra rehab outings earlier than returning to the Dodgers, however the essential setup man continues to get nearer to a return. (Final up to date: July 24)
RHP Ryan Brasier (calf pressure)Anticipated return: Early to mid-AugustBrasier threw one simulated inning at Dodger Stadium on July 23 and can now begin a rehab project with Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis on July 27 or July 28, in keeping with supervisor Dave Roberts. Brasier will want no less than a few appearances within the Minors earlier than returning to the Dodgers’ energetic roster. (Final up to date: July 24)
RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (proper triceps tightness)Anticipated return: Late within the seasonYamamoto is taking part in catch out to 200 ft, and he mentioned his proper arm is pain-free. The suitable-hander mentioned his “objective” is to return in some unspecified time in the future this season, however there’s no actual timetable for his return.
On July 21, supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned the group’s present focus is getting Yamamoto again wholesome and prioritizing not simply his short-term well being, but additionally the long run. Yamamoto, in fact, signed a historic 12-year deal final offseason. Yamamoto is on the 60-day injured checklist and isn’t eligible to return till Aug. 15, but it surely’s unlikely that he’ll be able to return by that date. (Final up to date: July 21)
RHP Dustin Might (proper flexor tendon surgical procedure; esophagus)Anticipated return: 2025May underwent surgical procedure to restore his esophagus and abdomen on July 10 after reporting ache in these areas after dinner that day.
Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned on July 14 that he “was shocked” by the information, noting Might was in Arizona.
“Soreness of the throat and the abdomen, and goes to the ER and will get surgical procedure.” mentioned Roberts. “He will get surgical procedure, and he’s accomplished for the yr. Clearly, him coming again, if the whole lot was nice, was nonetheless an extended shot. However how his season ended could be very unlucky. I’m simply glad he’s OK.”
Might underwent proper elbow surgical procedure carried out by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles to restore his flexor tendon July 18, 2023. It was his second main elbow surgical procedure up to now three seasons, and the Dodgers positioned him on the 60-day injured checklist to start the 2024 season. Learn extra >> (Final up to date: July 14)
3B Max Muncy (proper indirect pressure)Anticipated return: August on the earliestMuncy’s indirect harm hasn’t progressed practically as shortly because the Dodgers had hoped. The third baseman had been taking swings off a tee however has since stopped, and he’ll want a prolonged rehab project when he does resume baseball actions. Muncy received extra scans on his indirect, supervisor Dave Roberts shared on July 6, however there have been no new developments. Nonetheless, Muncy will likely be sidelined for no less than one other month. (Final up to date: July 6)
RHP Connor Brogdon (proper plantar fasciitis)Anticipated return: TBDBrogdon, who was acquired from the Phillies in April, went on the injured checklist for the primary time this season. The suitable-hander gave up a pair of solo residence runs in his one look with the Dodgers. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on Might 19. (Final up to date: Might 19)
RHP Emmet Sheehan (proper forearm irritation)Anticipated return: 2025Sheehan suffered an harm in his first bullpen session of the spring and by no means received into Cactus League motion. The suitable-hander had began throwing to hitters for the primary time, however on Might 16 the Dodgers introduced that he had undergone profitable surgical procedure on his proper elbow that might finish his 2024 season. (Final up to date: Might 16)
RHP Tony Gonsolin (Tommy John surgical procedure)Anticipated return: 2024Gonsolin had Tommy John surgical procedure on Sept. 1, carried out by group physician Neal ElAttrache. He was positioned on the injured checklist Aug. 19 with what was recognized as proper forearm irritation. Gonsolin additionally was positioned on the IL late within the 2022 season with a proper forearm pressure. He began the ’23 marketing campaign on the IL with a left ankle sprain and was 8-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 20 begins.
Gonsolin had been coping with arm soreness for an prolonged interval earlier than he went on the IL. The Dodgers positioned Gonsolin on the 60-day injured checklist on Feb. 9. (Final up to date: Feb. 9)
