Injuries & Moves: ‘All good’ on Kershaw’s bullpen session
LHP Clayton Kershaw (left shoulder soreness)
Expected return: Early August
Kershaw threw upwards of 30 pitches in a bullpen session on July 18, in response to supervisor Dave Roberts. When requested rapidly how the session went, Kershaw responded with “all good.”
With Kershaw not experiencing any ache, Roberts stated the staff will see how Kershaw feels the next day earlier than figuring out the following step. Roberts initially stated that Kershaw may return by early August and that seems to be the goal date. (Last up to date: July 18)
RHP Noah Syndergaard (blister)
Expected return: TBD
Syndergaard got here out of his three-inning simulated sport on July 7 nicely. The plan is for him to throw a bullpen session over the All-Star break earlier than happening a rehab project, more than likely with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers had thought-about activating Syndergaard for his or her first-half-closing collection towards the Angels to provide them protection in reduction, however with the place issues stand now, they intend to attend and in the end reintegrate him into the rotation.
“We see him as a starter,” stated supervisor Dave Roberts. “I don’t want Noah’s head to kind of go into a different place until that conversation, when and if it needs to happen.” (Last up to date: July 7)
RHP Tyler Cyr (proper shoulder impingement)
Expected return: TBD
Cyr made two appearances with the Dodgers, tossing 1 2/3 scoreless innings in his first stint with the group. It’s unclear when Cyr sustained the harm and the way lengthy he’ll be sidelined. (Last up to date: May 23)
RHP Shelby Miller (neck ache)
Expected return: Late August on the earliest
After the All-Star break, Miller’s harm hasn’t progressed in any respect and the Dodgers transferred him to the 60-day injured checklist on July 14, formally sidelining the right-hander till at the very least Aug. 21. The Dodgers are optimistic Miller will pitch for them once more this season. (Last up to date: July 14)
RHP Ryan Pepiot (left indirect pressure)
Expected return: TBD
Pepiot joined Triple-A Oklahoma City on July 14 and can start a rehab project that may take at the very least a couple of weeks. If all the things goes nicely, the Dodgers may have Pepiot again within the combine by mid-to-late August. (Last up to date: July 14)
RHP Daniel Hudson (proper MCL pressure)
Expected return: TBD
Hudson sustained the sprain on the second-to-last pitch of his save towards the Pirates on July 5 and landed on the IL the following day. The membership is hopeful that Hudson will pitch once more this season, however he will be out for “quite some time,” in response to supervisor Dave Roberts.
It’s a troublesome break for Hudson, who underwent season-ending surgical procedure on his left ACL final yr and had returned to Major League motion simply six days earlier than going again on the IL. As of now, surgical procedure shouldn’t be on the desk for Hudson. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on July 12. (Last up to date: July 12)
RHP Jimmy Nelson (proper elbow irritation)
Expected return: TBD
Manager Dave Roberts stated on July 6 that Nelson was nonetheless engaged on “getting the stuff where it needs to be to be Major League-ready and serviceable.” Since June 20, the right-hander has been rehabbing with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he is allowed two earned runs in 5 innings throughout 5 appearances. (Last up to date: July 6)
RHP Blake Treinen (proper shoulder)
Expected return: TBD
The right-hander handled recurring shoulder accidents final season, and whereas he made it again in time to pitch within the postseason, he opted to endure surgical procedure shortly after the World Series ended.
Treinen hopes to pitch by the tip of the 2023 season, nevertheless it’s nonetheless too early to inform if that’s attainable or if the staff will maintain him out till ’24. As of July 6, he was on the Dodgers’ services in Arizona. (Last up to date: July 6)
RHP Dustin May (proper flexor tendon surgical procedure)
Expected return: 2024
After six weeks with out choosing up a baseball, current scans revealed that May must endure proper elbow surgical procedure to restore his flexor tendon. The surgical procedure will happen on July 18 and shall be carried out by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.
There’s no agency timetable for May’s return, however a second main elbow surgical procedure within the final three seasons successfully ends May’s season and places a few of his ‘24 unsure. (Last up to date: July 4)
RHP Alex Reyes (frayed labrum in proper shoulder)
Expected return: 2024
Reyes, who signed a one-year take care of a membership choice in early February, underwent one other proper shoulder surgical procedure and shall be out for the rest of the 2023 season. (Last up to date: June 23)
OF Trayce Thompson (left indirect pressure)
Expected return: August on the earliest
Thompson suffered the indirect pressure throughout his pinch-hit plate look on June 3 and was faraway from the sport. Tests revealed a left indirect pressure, which supervisor Dave Roberts described as “Grade 2 or Grade 3.” Roberts initially hoped that Thompson would solely miss a month, however it will likely be longer than that, provided that Thompson was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 11.
Thompson was in the midst of one of many worst stretches of his profession, together with going hitless for greater than a month, however he had gotten on base in three consecutive video games when he sustained the harm. (Last up to date: June 11)
RHP Walker Buehler (Tommy John surgical procedure)
Expected return: Possibly late 2023, however begin of ’24 extra seemingly
Buehler threw a bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on May 16, marking one other step in the precise course for the right-hander. Buehler acknowledged he’s nonetheless months away from a possible return, however he did admit he’s aiming for a Sept. 1 return, which might be roughly 12 months of rehab since present process surgical procedure final season. Buehler, nonetheless, did say that his return this season would solely occur if he feels wholesome and believes he can contribute at a excessive degree, particularly as a starter.
Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts stated Buehler’s aggressive timetable is because of his competitiveness, however the staff gained’t rush him again. While Buehler continues to make vital progress, he nonetheless faces a prolonged rehab earlier than he turns into a viable choice this season. (Last up to date: May 16)
SS Gavin Lux (torn proper ACL)
Expected return: 2024
Lux underwent profitable surgical procedure on March 7 to restore a torn ACL and LCL in his proper knee. The Dodgers shortstop will miss the 2023 season, however he is anticipated again by Spring Training in ’24. (Last up to date: March 30)
RHP J.P. Feyereisen (proper shoulder surgical procedure)
Expected return: Late August on the earliest
Feyereisen, who was acquired from the Rays on Dec. 14, underwent proper shoulder surgical procedure this offseason in a process that was described as a “general cleanup of the rotator cuff and labrum.” He gained’t have the ability to decide up a baseball till April and he’ll be sidelined till at the very least the tip of August. (Last up to date: Dec. 14)
