Los Angeles Dodgers

Rushing has a partial UCL tear in his right elbow. He can continue hitting but will not throw for as long as four to six weeks, putting his ability to catch again this regular season in doubt. He was hitting .253/.335/.475 with 12 homers in 245 plate appearances.

Returned from 85-game absence (elbow surgery) on July 29 and immediately reclaimed the closer role, pushing Tanner Scott (16 saves, 2.32 ERA in his absence) to setup. Diaz's elbow history and first weeks back warrant monitoring — one shaky outing could shift usage again. Watch weekly.

Ohtani was out of the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game vs. the Mariners with left knee soreness. Manager Dave Roberts said training staff recommended the day off — Ohtani himself wanted to start but deferred. Roberts confirmed he was available to pinch hit (though unused) and expects him back in the lineup Friday. He has not pitched since July 3 due to this same knee plus right biceps soreness.

Edman returned from a 60-day IL stint (right ankle surgery) and has been electric since: .341/.417/.505 with 2 HR, 5 doubles, 2 triples, 17 RBI, and 2 SB in his first 29 games back. His ankle is clearly healed — his pre-injury speed tool (30 SB/season) may be returning as the second half progresses. He bats in the Dodgers lineup, the best offense in baseball, with multi-position eligibility (2B/3B/OF) giving you maximum roster flexibility. If he's at 44% or below in your league, the window to add him before mainstream managers catch on is closing fast.

Shut down from pitching indefinitely due to left knee inflammation. Roberts said the shutdown is 'not a day-to-day thing' and no return date has been set for the mound. Ohtani remains active as a hitter/DH and feels no pain when hitting. His pitching stats for 2026 — whatever they were — are likely done for the season.

Edman has been one of the hottest bats in baseball since returning from the IL, hitting .351/.429/.486 with a 171 wRC+ in July. He's lost the stolen base dimension from his Cardinals days — the Dodgers don't run him — but the contact and OBP production are elite. He's hitting ninth against righties, which caps his run-scoring ceiling, but .429 OBP is .429 OBP. Add in 12-team-plus leagues, especially in OBP formats.

Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to left knee inflammation; had fluid drained during the All-Star break. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed there is no clear return timeline and it won't be a 'day-to-day' assessment. He continues to DH without restriction (.289/.400/.543, 22 HR, 89 G) but the mound date is genuinely open-ended heading into the second half.

Rushing is the Dodgers' new everyday catcher as of this week. The Dodgers' lineup manufactures counting stats regardless of who's behind the plate, and Smith's 60-day IL makes this a three-week-plus hold, not a spot start. Add in all two-catcher formats immediately — 38% ownership is a gift given how fast this story moved.

Alfonzo is the other half of the Dodgers' catching committee with Rushing. Dave Roberts said Alfonzo 'was born to play at the MLB level' — manager endorsements that specific are worth noting. In two-catcher formats, you need two catchers anyway, and Alfonzo in the Dodgers' lineup beats streaming a no-name from a bad offense. Add at 6% with essentially zero roster cost in 15-team-plus leagues.

Smith was transferred to the 60-day IL on July 21 after his neck disc inflammation failed to respond to treatment. He was shut down from all baseball activities — no throwing, no hitting — and an August return is now best case. The Dodgers freed a 40-man spot by selecting Charlie Barnes. Dave Roberts named Eliezer Alfonzo and Dalton Rushing as the everyday catching tandem.

Ohtani has not taken the mound since July 3 due to left knee irritation. Dave Roberts indicated a bullpen session could happen this weekend, but confirmed Ohtani would not pitch again until the knee is fully healed — no firm timeline has been set. He is not on the IL and continues to play as the Dodgers' DH with no apparent restriction at the plate. An early August return to starting is possible in the best-case scenario.

Scott leads the Dodgers with 14 saves (62% team save share) while Edwin Diaz completes his rehab from April elbow surgery. Diaz appeared in Single-A Ontario on July 11 and is targeting a major-league return within 1-2 weeks per Dave Roberts, though the Dodgers are being cautious given the elbow history. Every save Scott earns right now has an expiration date — hold but track the Diaz rehab closely.

Left knee irritation has sidelined Ohtani from pitching with no IL placement announced. He received a lubricant knee injection before the All-Star break and was expected to return to the mound July 23 in Philadelphia, but could not complete a catch session without discomfort July 19. Manager Dave Roberts said a mound return is 'at minimum 2-3 weeks.' Crucially, he feels zero pain when hitting — fantasy impact is pitching-only.

Scott has been solid filling for Edwin Diaz (2.56 ERA, 13 saves), but Diaz began a rehab assignment with Single-A Ontario on July 11 and is working his way back. Dave Roberts stressed Diaz still has 'a command of getting major-league hitters out' to prove — but once cleared, Scott reverts to setup. Every save Scott earns right now has an expiration date.

Still closing for the Dodgers with Edwin Diaz on the 60-day IL, but Diaz is targeting a post-All-Star return. Scott has been exceptional — 14 saves, 2.40 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 36:3 K:BB over 30 innings. The role ends the moment Diaz is healthy. Hold through at least this week; plan your exit strategy before the Diaz activation window opens.

Closing for the Dodgers with Edwin Diaz on the 60-day IL (elbow). 14 saves, 2.40 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and a 36:3 K:BB ratio over 30 innings — elite closer-quality performance. The catch: Diaz is targeting a post-All-Star return and signed for $69M/3 years. Once healthy, Diaz gets the job back. Time-limited role; hold Scott now and plan a transition point.

Began rehab July 11 at Single-A Ontario, sitting 96-98 mph. Dodgers said 'any moment after the break.' Reclaims the closer role from Tanner Scott upon activation. Diaz's 60-day IL stint has suppressed ownership in most leagues — add before the announcement. Scott drops to setup; own Diaz for saves.

Managing left knee irritation since at least mid-June. Skipped his final pre-break start and withdrew from pitching in the All-Star Game. Knee scheduled to be drained during the break. Manager has him targeting the July 17 opener in New York but no final confirmation yet. Has not missed a DH start — the knee primarily affects pitching mechanics.

Has re-emerged as an everyday player in Los Angeles after a slow start, now slashing .350/.435/.483 in his most recent stretch with two stolen bases. His multi-position eligibility (2B/OF) makes him a plug-in fix for injury holes in any format. At 22% Yahoo ownership, he's one of the most undervalued multi-category contributors on the wire entering the second half.

Left knee irritation managed since June 11 — Ohtani exited a June 11 start vs. Pittsburgh with knee inflammation and has been carefully managed since. Skips his final first-half start (Friday vs. Arizona) and the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Knee will be drained Sunday; Los Angeles targeting a July 18 return at New York. The issue is mechanical for pitching, not hitting — he continues to DH this weekend.

Still closing while Edwin Díaz (60-day IL, loose bodies in elbow) works toward a post-ASB return — Díaz threw live BP and is targeting July 21. Scott has 12 saves with a 2.02 ERA across 38 appearances. The clock is ticking: if Díaz returns healthy around July 21 as expected, Scott reverts to a holds-only asset. Ride the saves until then, but make the switch quickly.

Closing for the Dodgers while Edwin Díaz (60-day IL, loose bodies in elbow) targets a post-All-Star return. Scott has 12 saves with a 2.02 ERA in 38 appearances. Enjoy the saves while you have them — Díaz threw live BP this week and is on track to return around July 21.

Scratched from a recent lineup with left bicep soreness after exiting a game early. Manager Dave Roberts characterized the injury as limited concern, said Ohtani was feeling considerably better, and indicated a return is possible in this series. Also managing residual left knee inflammation from earlier in July.

Three-position eligibility in the heart of the Dodgers lineup, with a career-best exit velocity confirming this isn't a fluky stretch. His 25% roster rate is a steal in 12-team leagues — this is a must-add if you can get him.

Diaz threw live batting practice for the first time on July 5, a significant milestone in his recovery from elbow surgery. His next step is a minor-league rehab assignment. He appears on track for activation after the All-Star break, which would return him to the Dodgers' ninth-inning role. He signed a three-year, $69 million deal with Los Angeles before the 2026 season but was placed on the 60-day IL in late April.