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Dodgers Place Seven on Injured List Before Opening Day

A spate of shoulder problems sidelines five pitchers to start the title defense.

Overview

  • The Dodgers said seven players will open the season on the injured list, including Blake Snell, Gavin Stone, Brusdar Graterol, Brock Stewart, Landon Knack, Jake Cousins, and Tommy Edman.
  • Bobby Miller was moved to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder soreness, which opened a 40-man roster spot.
  • Los Angeles signed reliever Jake Cousins to a major-league deal, though he is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and is expected back around midseason.
  • Tommy Edman is the only position player on the list as he continues his recovery from right ankle surgery, with reports pointing to a late May return.
  • The run of shoulder issues concentrates the early strain on the rotation and bullpen, and it underscores how MLB’s injured-list rules work for timing and roster space for pitchers and position players.