Dodgers Injury Tracker Reveals Persistent Roster Instability in 2026 Season
Six players began the season on the injured list, with several key arms and position players transitioning to the 60-day designation as the campaign progresses.
Yahoo Sports has published a comprehensive, living tracker for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2026 season injuries, documenting every stint on the injured list, paternity list, bereavement leave, and family medical emergency list. The report serves as a centralised record for roster moves, noting that any absence requiring a transaction is logged to maintain transparency regarding team availability and roster construction.
The data underscores a persistent pattern of roster instability within the organisation. During the 2025 season, 28 different Dodgers players spent time on the injured list, a figure that matched the team total from 2024. In comparison, the 2023 season saw 34 players miss time on the injured list, indicating that while the frequency of unique cases has stabilised, the impact on the squad remains significant.
Injured-list stints for pitchers require a minimum of 15 days, while position players require at least 10 days. The tracker details that six Dodgers were placed on the injured list on opening day, including Blake Snell and Tommy Edman. Edman was observed rehabbing an ankle injury at Dodger Stadium on March 24, 2026, while Snell’s absence was attributed to loose bodies in his elbow.
Several high-profile players have since been moved to the 60-day injured list, reflecting the severity of their conditions. Will Smith, Tyler Glasnow, Kris Bubic, and Gavin Stone have all been transferred to the 60-day designation. Smith was placed on the list on June 11 for neck inflammation, while Glasnow, Bubic, and Stone were added in May for lower back spasms, left elbow soreness, and shoulder inflammation, respectively.
Blake Snell underwent surgery on May 19 for loose bodies in his elbow, joining a growing list of pitchers requiring surgical intervention. Other notable stints include Dalton Rushing, who suffered a slightly torn UCL on August 3, and Brock Stewart, who dealt with right shoulder discomfort. The tracker also notes that Evan Phillips and Kiké Hernández were placed on the 60-day injured list during spring training to open space on the 40-man roster.
The document remains a dynamic record, constantly updated as the season progresses. It includes entries for players such as Will Klein, Ben Casparius, Brusdar Graterol, Jake Cousins, and Bobby Miller, each with specific injury dates and expected return windows. The tracker also acknowledges the truncated status of Mookie Betts, who is listed with an oblique strain, though full details on his return remain pending.
