The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2026 season roster is already a rollercoaster, with a staggering eleven players currently listed on either the injured list or the 60-day injured list. This isn’t just a couple of guys dinged up; we’re talking about a massive chunk of their 40-man squad needing recovery time right out of the gate. How do you even start planning your lineups when this many key guys are out? It shows how much their front office will be grinding to manage the talent they’ve got.
The IL Is Stacked With Key Names
Alright, let’s talk about this injury report. It’s brutal. When you see names like two-way global sensation Shohei Ohtani and ace Roki Sasaki on the IL, you know things are serious. These are cornerstone players! Pitchers Edwin Díaz and Brusdar Graterol are also sidelined, plus Ben Casparius, Jake Cousins, Edgardo Henriquez, Will Klein, Eric Lauer, and Gavin Stone. Even catcher Dalton Rushing is down. That’s a full lineup of talent not taking the field, and it means Executive Vice President Brandon Gomes and manager Dave Roberts have their work cut out for them from day one just getting these guys back on track. Depth is being tested immediately.
Who’s Holding Down The Fort?
So, with all those injuries, who’s actually active and ready to roll? Their pitching staff still looks incredibly deep, which is a good thing considering how many arms are out. You’ve got Kris Bubic, Jack Dreyer, Paul Gervase, Tyler Glasnow, Seth Halvorsen, Bobby Miller, Evan Phillips, Tanner Scott, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, Brock Stewart, Blake Treinen, Alex Vesia, Justin Wrobleski, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto all currently active. That’s fifteen active pitchers! Behind the plate, catchers Eliezer Alfonzo, Hunter Feduccia, and veteran Will Smith are good to go. Mookie Betts is holding it down in the infield, ready to lead the active squad and provide that veteran presence and offensive punch. It’s a solid mix of proven vets and younger arms trying to make their mark, but man, the pressure is on them to perform.
This 2026 Dodgers season is shaping up to be a masterclass in roster management. The front office will be tracking every single move: call-ups, send-downs, signings, trades, waiver claims, and releases. They’re also meticulously noting every IL stint and tracking minor league options, with a strict five-option limit after opening day. This kind of constant churn means fans better buckle up; it’s going to be a wild ride keeping up with who’s in and who’s out for the Dodgers.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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