![]() Seager tried to walk to first base, but keeled over again and came out of the game. May underwent Tommy John surgery on May 12 and will be out for the remainder of the season and into the 2022 season.Ĭorey Seager (Fractured finger in right hand) - Seager was hit by a 94MPH sinker from Ross Detwiler and immediately went to the ground writing in pain. Imaging revealed a torn UCL in his right elbow, and Tommy John surgery was recommended. May immediately left the game and underwent tests a couple days later in Chicago. ![]() Rios will miss the entirety of the 2021 season, but is expected to make a full recovery.ĭustin May (Tommy John surgery) - May experienced a shooting pain in his right elbow during a start on May 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers. The doctor recommendation was surgery to repair the tear and it was scheduled for Thursday, May 19 in Los Angeles. Rios told reporters that he felt discomfort in the shoulder throughout the 2021 campaign, but when it wasn't getting better despite around-the-clock treatment, they had imaging tests done that revealed a torn labrum. Knebel was moved to the 60-day IL on May 2.Įdwin Rios (Right shoulder surgery) - Rios struggled to start the season going 4-for-54 with a 0.78 batting average. Later tests would reveal it was a lat injury, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Saturday that he was placed on the IL and would miss "several months." Roberts finished by saying he believes Knebel will not need surgery and will return to pitch for the team this season. He immediately grimaced in pain and pointed to his right triceps muscle. However, after appearing in another pressure-packed situation against the San Diego Padres on Friday, Knebel threw a ball-four breaking ball into the dirt that bounced feet in front of the plate. Early in the 2021 season, Dave Roberts showed tremendous trust in Knebel, inserting him into high-leverage situations, including two converted save opportunities. After a resurgence to start the season, Knebel appeared to have recaptured his All-Star form from the 2017 season when he was the closer for the Milwaukee Brewers. He underwent Tommy John surgery on May 13 and will be out for the remainder of the season.Ĭorey Knebel (Right lat muscle) – Knebel's injury might be the most significant and impactful of all for the Boys in Blue. Stewart finally went in for some imaging and saw an issue with his UCL. However, Stewart entered spring training with elbow issues and could never get back to 100%. Kahnle is expected to miss the 2021 season but be ready in time for spring training of 2022.īrock Stewart (Tommy John Surgery) - Stewart returned to the team that drafted him in the offseason and was viewed as a minor league pitcher that could provide depth when called upon. Los Angeles offered the deal with the understanding that Kahnle would be recovering for the entirety of the first year of the contract. The Yankees outrighted Kahnle in October and he opted for free agency where he signed a two-year contract with the Dodgers. An MRI revealed a tear in his UCL, and Kahnle underwent Tommy John surgery on August 4 th. Tommy Kahnle (Tommy John Surgery) – Kahnle only pitched one game with the New York Yankees in 2020 before feeling significant discomfort in his right throwing elbow. Ferguson underwent the surgery in Los Angeles a week later and is expected to be out for the remainder of the 2021 season. "I feel terrible," Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said at the time. ![]() An MRI a day later revealed "a pretty good tear" of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his throwing elbow, requiring Tommy John surgery. After striking out the first batter he saw, Ferguson knew something was wrong and immediately gestured to the training staff to come out of the dugout. Here are the latest updates on all the Dodgers injuries:Ĭaleb Ferguson (Tommy John Surgery) – Ferguson felt something in his left elbow on Septemagainst the San Diego Padres. LHP Scott Alexander and Yoshi Tsutsugo recently came off the injured list, but just before the much-needed All-Star Break, the Dodgers placed a bevy of pitchers on the IL, including to three-time National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw. The shortstop is expected to miss between four and six weeks before he can return. Bellinger suffered the injury while trying to beat out an infield single in a 10-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics just five games into the season.Īnother devastating injury came when reigning World Series MVP Corey Seager was hit by a pitch and fractured a finger in his right hand on May 15. The first blow came on April 5th, when 2019 National League MVP Cody Bellinger went on the IL with a hairline fracture to his left fibula. Get the NBC LA app for iOS or Android and pick your alerts. Stay informed about local news and weather in Southern California.
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