Los Angeles Dodgers

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Sun, Mar 26, 2023

2:12 PM - Chris Taylor (LA) could be limited to more of a part-time role to begin 2023 with David Peralta, James Outman and Mookie Betts looking like the Dodgers' primary outfielders, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

9:53 AM - Michael Busch (LA) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a Cactus League contest against the Royals on Saturday.

9:41 AM - Dustin May (LA) completed 5.2 innings in a Cactus League start against Kansas City on Saturday, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and no walks while striking out four batters.

Sat, Mar 25, 2023

6:05 PM - Steven Duggar (LA) was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Dodgers on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

6:03 PM - Bradley Zimmer (LA) was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Dodgers on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

1:36 PM - Dustin May (LA) will make his first start of the regular season in the Dodgers' second game of the campaign, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

1:23 PM - Clayton Kershaw (LA) will make his first start of the regular season in the Dodgers' third game of the campaign, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Mar 24, 2023

6:53 PM - Andre Jackson (LA) will have a spot in the Dodgers' Opening Day bullpen, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

6:50 PM - Victor Gonzalez (LA) was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

6:48 PM - Ryan Pepiot (LA) has won the final spot in the Dodgers' starting rotation, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

6:47 PM - Michael Grove (LA) was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

2:19 PM - Blake Treinen (LA) (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a throwing program Monday.

2:13 PM - Tony Gonsolin (LA) (ankle) threw a bullpen session Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

12:45 PM - Julio Urias (LA) will be on the mound for Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Diamondbacks, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

7:02 PM - Tyler Cyr (LA) was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Dodgers on Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

1:38 PM - Jason Heyward (LA) manager Dave Roberts confirmed Thursday that Heyward will be on the Opening Day roster, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

1:26 PM - Jimmy Nelson (LA) manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Nelson (elbow) will open the season on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

1:22 PM - James Outman (LA) manager Dave Roberts announced Thursday that Outman has made the Opening Day roster, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

12:06 PM - Will Smith (LA) is back in the Dodgers' Cactus League lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Wed, Mar 22, 2023

12:49 PM - Evan Phillips (LA) is expected to be utilized by the Dodgers "in the most important situations" this season, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Tue, Mar 21, 2023

7:55 PM - Adam Kolarek (LA) was reassigned Tuesday to the minor-league side of Dodgers camp, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

7:53 PM - Jake Reed (LA) was reassigned Tuesday to the minor-league side of Dodgers camp, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

6:57 PM - Noah Syndergaard (LA) said he was bothered by a hand blister during his Cactus League start Tuesday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Mar 20, 2023

6:07 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) (knee) told reporters Monday that he won't pitch in a Cactus League game this spring and won't be ready for the start of the season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Mar 19, 2023

3:05 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) (knee) and Brusdar Graterol are the most likely candidates to serve as the Dodgers' closer if the team eventually decides to veer away from a committee approach, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

2:54 PM - Brusdar Graterol (LA) Dodgers don't plan on having a set closer to begin the season, but if they do eventually decide to designate one, Graterol and Daniel Hudson (knee) are the leading candidates, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

12:08 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) is hitting second and playing first base Sunday in a Cactus League game against the Athletics.

Sat, Mar 18, 2023

6:37 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) went 2-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's spring game against the White Sox.

3:07 PM - Jimmy Nelson (LA) is projected to make the Opening Day roster for the Dodgers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

12:08 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) (hamstring) is starting at designated hitter and batting second Saturday against the White Sox, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Mar 17, 2023

1:30 PM - Tony Gonsolin (LA) manager Dave Roberts confirmed Gonsolin (ankle) will begin the season on the injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

6:40 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) (hamstring) is expected to serve as the designated hitter in a Cactus League game Saturday and then play first base Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

3:03 AM - Max Muncy (LA) is no longer using a step-back in his swing as he did for the latter part of last season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Mar 15, 2023

6:49 PM - Tony Gonsolin (LA) manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday that Gonsolin (ankle) has started throwing, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

6:45 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that he is not concerned about Freeman (hamstring) being ready for Opening Day, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

12:11 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) (hamstring) won't play Wednesday for Team Canada in its World Baseball Classic matchup versus Team Mexico, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Tue, Mar 14, 2023

7:20 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) Canada manager Ernie Whitt said Tuesday that Freeman is being evaluated for hamstring tightness, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

7:19 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) (hamstring) is unlikely to play Wednesday against Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

5:47 PM - Freddie Freeman (LA) was removed from Team Canada's game Tuesday against Team Colombia with a slight hamstring issue, Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports.

Mon, Mar 13, 2023

8:13 PM - Diego Cartaya (LA) was optioned Monday to minor-league camp by the Dodgers.

2:49 PM - Mookie Betts (LA) Dave Roberts said Monday that Betts will serve as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter in 2023, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Sat, Mar 11, 2023

5:43 PM - James Outman (LA) manager Dave Roberts implied Saturday that there's a chance Outman could make the Opening Day roster, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Fri, Mar 10, 2023

12:44 PM - Tony Gonsolin (LA) rehab from his ankle injury is going to "be a slow process," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times on Friday.

12:33 PM - Michael Grove (LA) is an option to fill in for Tony Gonsolin (ankle) if Gonsolin needs to miss time, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times on Friday.

12:29 PM - Ryan Pepiot (LA) is an option to open the season in the Dodgers' rotation if Tony Gonsolin (ankle) isn't ready, manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times on Friday.

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

1:21 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Hudson (knee/ankle) is "still a ways away" from pitching in live games, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

11:38 AM - Clayton Kershaw (LA) is set to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Angels, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

11:36 AM - Miguel Vargas (LA) (finger) is hitting second in the Dodgers' Cactus League lineup Thursday against the Athletics, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Mar 08, 2023

5:25 PM - Gavin Lux (LA) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the torn ACL and LCL in his right knee, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

5:24 PM - Jason Heyward (LA) is a "safe bet" to be on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, manager Dave Roberts told Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic on Wednesday.

5:18 PM - Tony Gonsolin (LA) left ankle is still swollen, but X-rays revealed there was no fracture, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

3:47 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) (finger) is not in the Dodgers' Cactus League lineup Wednesday night against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

3:45 PM - Yency Almonte (LA) (elbow) will face hitters Wednesday for the first time this spring, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

3:40 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) (knee/ankle) will face live hitters Wednesday for the first time this spring, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Mar 06, 2023

5:31 PM - Justin Bruihl (LA) departed Monday's Cactus League appearance versus the Padres with back spasms, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

5:19 PM - Tony Gonsolin (LA) has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle and will not make his Cactus League start as scheduled Wednesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

1:03 PM - Tony Gonsolin (LA) suffered an apparent left ankle injury during a drill Monday, Doug Padilla of the Orange County Register reports.

12:04 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) manager Dave Roberts said that Vargas (finger) is expected to resume swinging the bat in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

11:57 AM - Jahmai Jones (LA) (elbow) has appeared in five of the Dodgers' Cactus League games to date, going 0-for-8 with a walk and a run scored.

Sun, Mar 05, 2023

11:07 AM - Clayton Kershaw (LA) is scheduled to throw three innings in a camp game Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports,

Sat, Mar 04, 2023

5:10 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) (finger) will not take swings in Saturday's exhibition game, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

6:01 PM - Noah Syndergaard (LA) has topped out at 93 mph with his fastball so far in Dodgers camp, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

2:18 PM - Trayce Thompson (LA) is expected to form the short side of a platoon in left field with David Peralta for the Dodgers this season, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

2:12 PM - David Peralta (LA) is expected to start in left field for the Dodgers against right-handed pitchers this season in a platoon with Trayce Thompson, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

12:21 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Thursday that Hudson (knee/ankle) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

12:16 PM - Walker Buehler (LA) (elbow) began a throwing program Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

11:13 AM - Miguel Rojas (LA) has withdrawn from the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Wed, Mar 01, 2023

2:51 PM - Chris Taylor (LA) manager Dave Roberts said that Taylor will see 20-25 percent of his playing time at shortstop, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

12:31 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) (finger) is hopeful to gain clearance to swing the bat in games by this weekend, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register Register reports.

11:58 AM - Miguel Vargas (LA) (finger) told reporters Wednesday that he has started taking batting practice, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Tue, Feb 28, 2023

5:57 PM - Gavin Lux (LA) also suffered a sprained LCL on top of his torn ACL, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

3:13 PM - Miguel Rojas (LA) Dave Roberts said that Rojas (foot), who will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Reds, will get the bulk of the playing time at the position in 2023 after Gavin Lux (knee) was diagnosed with a season-ending torn ACL, ESPN.com reports.

1:52 PM - Mookie Betts (LA) manager Dave Roberts suggested Tuesday that Betts might play more second base this year, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

1:44 PM - Chris Taylor (LA) manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Taylor will start a throwing program to play more shortstop, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

12:04 PM - Gavin Lux (LA) manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday that Lux has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his right knee and is likely out for the season, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

9:43 AM - Gavin Lux (LA) right knee injury is "bad," a source told Buster Olney of ESPN and is expected to keep the infielder sidelined for a long time.

Mon, Feb 27, 2023

7:19 PM - Bryson Brigman (LA) signed a minor-league contract with Los Angeles on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post Reports.

6:29 PM - Gavin Lux (LA) manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Lux is currently undergoing an MRI on his right knee, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

4:47 PM - Gavin Lux (LA) suffered an apparent right knee or lower leg injury in the sixth inning of Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres and was carted off the field, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

10:13 AM - Miguel Vargas (LA) (finger) will start at second base in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres and is listed as the Dodgers' No. 9 hitter, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. Juan Toribio of MLB.com relays that will check out of the game before his first plate appearance comes up.

Sun, Feb 26, 2023

5:23 PM - Miguel Rojas (LA) was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Cubs due to right foot cramps, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

12:49 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) Dave Roberts said Sunday that Vargas (finger) has regained his grip strength and is working in the batting cage, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Fri, Feb 24, 2023

3:08 PM - Mookie Betts (LA) could be moved down from leadoff in the Dodgers' batting order this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

12:25 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) (finger) will be in the lineup for the Dodgers' Cactus League opener Saturday but will not be allowed to swing the bat, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

3:47 PM - Mookie Betts (LA) is expected to play a couple of games at second base during the World Baseball Classic, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

12:36 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) (knee/ankle) threw another bullpen session Thursday in Dodgers camp, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

12:28 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) (finger) will play defense in the Dodgers' intrasquad game Thursday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

12:30 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) a previous report, Hudson (knee/ankle) isn't scheduled to pitch in the Dodgers' Cactus League opener Saturday versus the Brewers, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

12:24 PM - Michael Grove (LA) (knee) is scheduled to start the Dodgers' Cactus League opener Friday versus the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

12:20 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) (knee/ankle) is expected to make an appearance in relief in Saturday's Cactus League opener versus the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Tue, Feb 21, 2023

5:31 PM - Will Smith (LA) manager Dave Roberts noted this past weekend that Smith will not DH quite as much in 2023, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

5:27 PM - J.D. Martinez (LA) manager Dave Roberts confirmed over the weekend that Martinez will serve as the team's everyday DH in 2023, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

12:49 PM - Jason Heyward (LA) manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Heyward "absolutely" has a leg up in the competition for the final outfield roster spot, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

1:27 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) manager Dave Roberts revealed Monday that Vargas suffered a hairline fracture to the pinky finger of his right hand and won't resume swinging the bat for at least a few days, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

1:13 PM - Miguel Rojas (LA) (hand) was spotted taking part in fielding drills at shortstop Monday during the Dodgers' spring workout in Arizona, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

12:45 PM - Daniel Hudson (LA) (knee/ankle) completed a bullpen session Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sportsreports.

12:30 PM - Miguel Vargas (LA) manager Dave Roberts said that Vargas suffered an injury to the pinky finger on his right hand while taking grounders Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Feb 18, 2023

5:56 PM - Walker Buehler (LA) (elbow) will begin a throwing program within the next two weeks, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

12:59 PM - Jason Heyward (LA) made a significant adjustment to his mechanics at the plate over the winter, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

2:17 PM - Clayton Kershaw (LA) announced Friday he will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

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