Injuries & Moves: Muncy begins taking swings

Injuries & Moves: Muncy begins taking swings

June 29th, 2024

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RHP/DH (elbow surgery)
Expected return: 2025 (as a pitcher)
Ohtani has been throwing ever since the team came back from Seoul, South Korea, in late March. On May 27, Ohtani said he has progressed to throwing from 60 feet out. He added that those throws have reached 80 mph in his last couple sessions. He is still not expected to see game action this season. (Last updated: May 28)

10-day/15-day injured list

RHP (right hip inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Buehler was hit by a comebacker during his start against the Rockies on June 18, which caused some inflammation and soreness. Outside of the injury, the stint on the injured list could allow the right-hander to have a mental and physical reset as he works his way back into form. (Last updated: June 19)

SS (left hand fracture)
Expected return: August
Betts sustained the fracture on a hit-by-pitch when batting against Royals reliever Dan Altavilla on June 16. The injury won't require surgery, but he's expected to miss six to eight weeks as the bones heal. (Last updated: June 17)

RHP (right rotator cuff strain)
Expected return: Second half
Yamamoto first reported issues following a career-high 106-pitch start against the Yankees on June 7. The Dodgers gave him two extra days off in the hopes that would resolve things, but he felt something again while facing the Royals on June 15 and ended up exiting after just two innings. An MRI revealed there was no tear, but Yamamoto will be shut down from throwing for a couple of weeks. (Last updated: June 16)

RHP (right intercostal strain)
Expected return: Possibly July
Grove missed a month and a half last season with a similar injury, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team viewed this as a "shorter-term" issue. Grove has primarily worked in long relief for L.A. this season and twice served as an opener. (Last updated: June 16)

60-day IL

3B (right oblique strain)
Expected return: Mid-to-late July
Muncy, who was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 21, is with the Dodgers on the trip to San Francisco as he begins taking some swings off a tee. The third baseman is still not close to a return and isn’t eligible to be activated until after the All-Star break, but he has begun making some progress in what has been a much lengthier stint on the IL than initially expected. (Last updated: June 28)

LHP (left shoulder surgery)
Expected return: Mid-to-late July
Kershaw will be shut down from throwing for a week to address "lingering soreness" in his left shoulder, manager Dave Roberts said on June 24. Kershaw underwent an MRI exam that showed "no new incidents" in his shoulder, according to Roberts, an encouraging sign for the team. But the hope is the week down will alleviate the soreness. Roberts suggested after Kershaw resumes throwing, he will toss two bullpen sessions before resuming his rehab assignment.

Kershaw made his first rehab start with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on June 19, the most significant development in his recovery to date. The left-hander pitched three innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out five. He was slated to make a second rehab start on June 25 before the pause in his progression. (Last updated: June 24)

RHP (right posterior shoulder)
Expected return: Possibly the first half
Kelly was unexpectedly placed on the 15-day injured list before the May 6 game against the Marlins. As of May 31, Kelly was throwing out from 90 feet, but manager Dave Roberts said the right-hander was on a "slow program" and a return was not imminent. He was moved to the 60-day IL on June 16 to clear space on the 40-man roster. (Last updated: June 16)

RHP (calf strain)
Expected return: Possibly the first half
Brasier pulled his right calf muscle while doing some sprinting as part of his regular warmups before the Dodgers' game against the D-backs on April 29 and was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 28.

An MRI on April 30 revealed the strain was mild. Manager Dave Roberts said on May 31 that Brasier was playing catch, but remains "a ways out" from returning. Brasier was moved to the 60-day IL on June 13. (Last updated: June 13)

RHP (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: Possibly August
As of June 1, Graterol was not playing catch, according to manager Dave Roberts.

"In the context of Spring Training, if you're not even playing catch, you're at least a couple months away," said Roberts. (Last updated: June 1)

RHP (right plantar fasciitis)
Expected return: TBD
Brogdon, who was acquired from the Phillies in April, went on the injured list for the first time this season. The right-hander gave up a pair of solo home runs in his one appearance with the Dodgers. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on May 19. (Last updated: May 19)

RHP (right forearm inflammation)
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 elbow that would end his 2024 season. (Last updated: May 16)

RHP (right flexor tendon surgery)
Expected return: 2024
After six weeks without picking up a baseball, scans revealed that May needed to undergo right elbow surgery to repair his flexor tendon. The surgery took place on July 18 and was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.

There’s no firm timetable for May’s return, but a second major elbow surgery in the past three seasons puts much of his '24 in doubt. The Dodgers placed him on the 60-day injured list to begin the 2024 season. (Last updated: Feb. 9)

RHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2024
Gonsolin had Tommy John surgery on Sept. 1, performed by team doctor Neal ElAttrache. He was placed on the injured list Aug. 19 with what was diagnosed as right forearm inflammation. Gonsolin also was placed on the IL late in the 2022 season with a right forearm strain. He started the '23 campaign on the IL with a left ankle sprain and was 8-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 20 starts.

Gonsolin had been dealing with arm soreness for an extended period before he went on the IL. The Dodgers placed Gonsolin on the 60-day injured list on Feb. 9. (Last updated: Feb. 9)

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