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Kershaw Remains with Dodgers in New Role
Clayton Kershaw isn’t leaving Los Angeles Dodgers—he’s just changing roles.
Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, the 38-year-old has been named a special assistant
to the organization. His exact duties are still evolving, but he’s expected to remain
involved with the pitching staff alongside coach Mark Prior. The Dodgers are making
sure their longtime ace stays part of the club moving forward. 

 

Dodgers Place Seven Players on Injured List Ahead of Opening Day
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed seven players on the injured list ahead of Opening Day, the team announced. Tommy Edman, Blake Snell, Gavin Stone, Brusdar Graterol, Brock Stewart, Landon Knack, and Bobby Miller were all designated, with moves retroactive to March 22.
Miller’s placement on the 60-day injured list created an opening on the club’s 40-man roster. The Dodgers used that spot to sign right-hander Jake Cousins, who is also expected to be placed on the 60-day injured list.

 

Dodgers Finalize Roster: Freeland In, Kim Optioned

The Dodgers made their final Opening Day roster decision Sunday, optioning Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The move clears the way for Alex Freeland to break camp with the big-league club.

Stone Eyes Return to Throwing
Gavin Stone hopes to resume throwing soon after being shut down this spring with right shoulder trouble. The right-hander underwent major shoulder surgery in 2024 and made just one start this spring before experiencing discomfort.
According to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, Stone could begin mound work in the coming weeks if his throwing progression goes well. Barring setbacks, he could be roughly two months away from returning and is expected to begin his season in Triple-A before rejoining the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

Snell Begins Mound Progression
Blake Snell took an important step in his buildup, throwing his first bullpen session with a catcher down during camp. The session marked the start of a more typical spring progression for the left-hander. According to Dave Roberts, Snell is still in the early stages of ramping up. He threw 15 fastballs during the session at 87–89 mph as he eases back into mound work.
Snell said he felt good after the outing and is focused on gradually building his pitch count and intensity for the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

 

Gavin Stone Shut Down Following Shoulder Setback
Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone has been shut down after experiencing discomfort
in his surgically repaired shoulder, manager Dave Roberts confirmed. Stone, who
recently returned to the mound after an 18-month recovery, tossed a scoreless inning
with two strikeouts against the Cleveland Guardians in Cactus League action.
The outing initially sparked optimism. However, Roberts revealed Stone suffered
a setback following the appearance and will pause his throwing program.
With Opening Day approaching, his availability to start the season now appears unlikely.

 

Kiké Hernández Placed on 60-Day IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without utility man Kiké Hernández for an extended
stretch after placing him on the 60-day injured list with a torn tendon in his left elbow.
The injury raises doubts about his availability for Opening Day and potentially much
of the early season. 

In a corresponding move, manager Dave Roberts and the club acquired outfielder
Jack Suwinski from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced on X. Hernández’s
injury is among the most notable setbacks early in Major League Baseball Spring
Training for the defending champions.

 

Tommy Edman To Miss Opening Day

Dodgers utilityman Tommy Edman will miss opening day after offseason ankle surgery manager Dave Roberts said on Monday. Edman, who underwent a November procedure to repair a ligament and remove bone spurs is hitting and jogging but remains on a gradual rehab timeline. The 30-year-old called a March 26 return against the Arizona Diamondbacks an "aggressive goal."

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​Dodgers Lock In Muncy: Hernandez Confirms Return

The Dodgers’ extended Max Muncy on a two-year deal with a 2028 team option, keeping him under contract beyond 2026, and Kiké Hernández announced his return on Instagram, writing, "What else did we expect? 3 in a row has a nice ring to it," with both moves finalized on the eve of spring training. The club also placed Evan Phillips (elbow) on the 60-day injured list following Tommy John surgery last May, sidelining him for at leats the first few months of the 2026 season and clearing a 40-man roster spot for Hernández. 

 

Dodgers Continue Roster Shuffle; Phillips Returns
The Dodgers’ spring roster moves continued this week. After designating Anthony Banda for assignment and claiming catcher Ben Rortvedt, Los Angeles re-signed reliever Evan Phillips to a one-year, $6.5 million contract. Rortvedt was designated for assignment in the corresponding move. Quick moves. Constant adjustments.
Spring in full swing.

Yamamoto Gets the Call: Dodgers Ace Named to Team Japan WBC Roster
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is headed back to the world stage after Samurai Japan named the Dodgers right-hander to its World Baseball Classic roster, easing concerns following a grueling year on the mound. The WBC runs March 4–17 in Miami, where Yamamoto hopes to help Japan chase another title.

 

Dodgers Reload the Depth Chart as Three-Peat Chase Begins
The Dodgers kept it in the family, re-signing Miguel Rojas and Brusdar Graterol and bringing back outfielder Alex Call on one-year deals. The trio adds steady depth across the infield, bullpen, and outfield as LA keeps its eyes locked on a third straight World Series run.

 

Kyle Tucker joins the Dodgers on a 4-year, $240 million contract
Kyle Tucker is headed to Los Angeles after choosing the Dodgers in free agency, signing a four-year, $240 million contract over offers from the Mets and Blue Jays. On the signing, Tucker said the Dodgers’ championship culture — plus the city and fanbase — helped make the decision easier: “This team and this city and the fanbase kind of makes it a little bit easier… try to win another World Series.” The deal also includes opt-outs after years two and three, leaving the door open for a longer stay.