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Injuries & Moves: Dodgers shuffle pitching depth

August 28, 2023

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Gonsolin to undergo Tommy John surgery

August 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin already was lost for the remainder of this season. Now his absence is expected to extend through the end of the 2024, as well. The Dodgers on Monday announced that Gonsolin will need Tommy John surgery. The procedure is set for Friday and

Gonsolin to IL, 'unlikely' to pitch again this season

@SarahWexler32
August 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- After struggling to the tune of 10 earned runs and five homers allowed on Friday, Tony Gonsolin is heading to the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation, and there’s a chance his season could be over. The Dodgers announced the move prior to their 3-1 win

Urías is simply nails in return as LA sweeps

@SarahWexler32
August 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- With two months left in the regular season, Julio Urías still has time to prove he can be the ace the Dodgers expected him to be this year. Thursday night was a good start, as Urías hurled five scoreless innings in the Dodgers’ 8-2 victory to complete

Kershaw's return from injury pushed back after MRI

July 14, 2023

NEW YORK -- When Clayton Kershaw landed on the 15-day injured list a few weeks ago with left shoulder inflammation, the Dodgers were adamant that they expected their ace to return by the time he was eligible on July 15 against the Mets. But after getting an MRI before the

May to undergo flexor tendon surgery on right elbow

Dodgers get tough news before dropping back-and-forth affair with Pirates
July 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- Before Tuesday’s game against the Pirates, manager Dave Roberts made sure to get his point across. When asked about the inability of most of the Dodgers’ starting pitchers to get deep into games, Roberts said that needed to change moving forward. In the club's 9-7 loss at

With Kershaw hitting IL, Dodgers pitching delivers

July 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES -- After a few days of pushing back the decision, the Dodgers placed left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder soreness before Monday’s game against the Pirates, retroactive to Friday. Replacing Kershaw, especially given his production this season, will be impossible for the Dodgers

Kershaw dealing with left shoulder inflammation

June 29, 2023

DENVER -- After a couple of days, Clayton Kershaw disclosed that he has left shoulder inflammation, which is why he exited Tuesday night’s start against the Rockies after six innings and just 79 pitches. Kershaw said his shoulder was “a little cranky” in the sixth inning and that’s why he

Syndergaard (finger blister) lands on IL

@benweinrib
June 8, 2023

CINCINNATI -- After a frustratingly disappointing start to his Dodgers tenure and a couple of injuries to his right index finger, Noah Syndergaard is getting a reset. The Dodgers placed the veteran right-hander on the 15-day injured list Thursday, officially for a blister, following yet another poor start. They have

May (elbow strain) out until after All-Star break

May 23, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Dodgers transferred Dustin May to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, officially ruling out the hard-throwing right-hander until at least sometime after the All-Star break in mid-July. The 25-year-old exited his May 17 start after just one inning and 16 pitches with what the Dodgers called “right

May's injury a test of Dodgers' pitching depth

May 19, 2023

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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

'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

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

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

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
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

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

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
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

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

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.