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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster underwent multiple changes over the weekend, and if you missed some or all of the transactions, Dodgers Nation is here to keep you up to date.
Dodgers’ pitching corps ravaged by multiple injuries
Starting pitcher Blake Snell’s return to the Dodgers was a brief one.
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Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) is relieved in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
After just one start, he’s headed back to the injured list with loose bodies in his left elbow.
It’s the same injury that sidelined star closer Edwin Diaz for the first half of the season.
Much like with Diaz, Snell will miss extended time, though he’s expected to return to action this season.
Charlie Barnes, who was recently acquired from the Chicago Cubs, was activated in Snell’s place.
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May 10, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer (56) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
The Dodgers also signed lefty Eric Lauer, a key contributor on last season’s Toronto Blue Jays, after he was DFA’d by the Jays last week.
Lauer, 30, has struggled so far this season with a 6.69 ERA in 36.1 innings pitched.
With Lauer joining the Dodgers, the team moved Brusdar Graterol to the 60-day IL.
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Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (48) throws to first base for an out in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Graterol recently sustained a setback in his return from injury as his back flared up.
Also injured is reliever Jack Dreyer, who experienced left-shoulder discomfort.
Dreyer’s move to the IL was accompanied by lefty Charlie Barnes being optioned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets.
To replace that pair of lefties, the Dodgers promoted two right-handers, Paul Gervase and Chayce McDermott.
Positive news for a top prospect
The news wasn’t all doom and gloom, though, as a much-touted prospect is being promoted.
Emil Morales, the Dodgers’ No. 5 prospect, is moving up from the Ontario Tower Buzzers to the Great Lakes Loons of High-A.
In his time with Ontario, Morales has hit .323/.385/.570/.955, per fantasy baseball analyst Kirk Snyder.
He also has six home runs and 35 RBIs.
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