Dodgers injuries and roster moves
This page will be updated throughout the offseason to track all of the Dodgers' moves, along with the progress of any injured players.
LATEST NEWS
Dec. 10: OF Michael Conforto, RHP Blake Treinen signed to deals
The Dodgers addressed two of their bigger areas of need at the Winter Meetings. Conforto is on a one-year, $17 million contract and is expected to be a regular in a corner-outfield spot. Treinen returns to L.A. on a two-year, $22 million deal and will rank among the team's best high-leverage relief options.
Nov. 19: LHP Jack Dreyer added to Dodgers' 40-man roster
The Dodgers selected Dreyer on Tuesday, adding him to their 40-man roster ahead of the deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. Dreyer posted a 2.20 ERA between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. More >
INJURY UPDATES
RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani (right elbow surgery; left shoulder surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Ohtani has been making steady progress with his throwing over the past several months, but he was not available to pitch during the postseason. Ohtani also underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a left labrum tear on Nov. 5, and the team expects him to be ready for Spring Training 2025. While he should be ready for Opening Day as a hitter, it is "unlikely" that Ohtani will be ready to open the season in the Dodgers' rotation, the club reaffirmed at the Winter Meetings. (Last updated: Dec. 9)
1B Freddie Freeman (right ankle surgery)
Expected return: 2025
After playing through what was described as a badly sprained right ankle during the Dodgers’ postseason run, Freeman underwent a procedure consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies on Dec. 5. The team expects him to be able to participate in baseball activities in time for Spring Training. (Last updated: Dec. 9)
RHP Brusdar Graterol (right shoulder labrum surgery)
Expected return: Second half of 2025
Graterol underwent right shoulder labrum surgery on Nov. 14 that was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. He is expected to miss the first half of 2025. Last season, the 26-year-old righty was limited to just seven relief appearances due to injuries, including one to his right shoulder. (Last updated: Dec. 9)
SS Miguel Rojas (sports hernia)
Expected return: 2025
Rojas played through the final weeks of the regular season and the postseason with a left adductor tear, and he announced that he would undergo sports hernia surgery to address the injury in the offseason. (Last updated: Nov. 6)
RHP Tony Gonsolin (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Gonsolin did not appear on any of the Dodgers' postseason rosters, but he's expected to be available to open the 2025 season in the rotation, per general manager Brandon Gomes. (Last updated: Nov. 6)
RHP Tyler Glasnow (right elbow tendinitis)
Expected return: 2025
After not going through with a simulated game on Sept. 13 due to right elbow discomfort as he warmed up in the bullpen, Glasnow got additional scans to determine the severity of the injury. Those scans revealed a “sprained elbow,” manager Dave Roberts said on Sept. 14. That ended Glasnow's season earlier than expected. General manager Brandon Gomes said that with rest and rehab in the offseason, Glasnow is expected to be ready to open 2025 in the rotation. (Last updated: Nov. 6)
RHP Dustin May (right flexor tendon surgery; esophagus)
Expected return: 2025
General manager Brandon Gomes said May should be an option to open the season in the rotation in 2025. May missed 2024 after undergoing flexor tendon surgery in July 2023 and a procedure to repair his esophagus and stomach on July 10 after reporting pain in those areas after dinner that day.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on July 14 that he “was shocked” by the news, noting May was in Arizona.
“Soreness of the throat and the stomach, and goes to the ER and gets surgery,” said Roberts. “He gets surgery, and he’s done for the year. Obviously, him coming back, if everything was great, was still a longer shot. But how his season ended is very unfortunate. I’m just glad he’s OK.” (Last updated: Nov. 6)
RHP Gavin Stone (right shoulder surgery)
Expected return: 2026
The Dodgers announced on Oct. 12 that Stone had right shoulder surgery on Oct. 9, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Stone will likely be out all of the 2025 season.
Stone, who hasn’t picked up a baseball since experiencing right shoulder inflammation on Sept. 6, was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sept. 24, officially ending his impressive rookie season. (Last updated: Oct. 12)
RHP River Ryan (right forearm tightness)
Expected return: 2025 at earliest
Ryan had successful Tommy John surgery after suffering a UCL strain during his Aug. 11 start against the Pirates. After multiple scans, the Dodgers determined he needed Tommy John surgery. The 26-year-old rookie right-hander went 1-0 with a 1.33 ERA in four starts before suffering his season-ending injury. (Last updated: Aug. 25)
RHP Emmet Sheehan (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Sheehan suffered an injury in his first bullpen session of the spring and never got into Cactus League action. The right-hander had started throwing to hitters for the first time, but on May 16 the Dodgers announced that he had undergone successful surgery on his right UCL that would end his 2024 season. (Last updated: May 16)