Dodgers battle MLBs brutal injury toll as historic World Series three-peat chase begins

For most of the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have had to navigate their roster like a stout ship dashing through a storm. Shoulders.Elbows.

Backs.Necks.

Knees.Hands.

Biceps.Blisters.

And now, with October quickly approaching, Blake Snell’s groin. In what is turning out to be an annual occurrence, the Dodgers have spent much of their pursuit of history trying to outrun the injured list, and the numbers show just how bruised and battered baseball’s powerhouse has been.  The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story According to RotoWire’s latest MLB injury severity rankings, the Dodgers currently sit 11th among all 30 teams with a 75-point score, including 11 players on the 60-day injured list and six on the 10- or 15-day IL.

RotoWire’s model assigns greater weight to long-term absences, giving five points for every 60-day IL placement and three for shorter 10- or 15-day stays.Ironically, this is the first time the Dodgers have fallen out of the top 10 in the rankings this season.At the end of August they were 8th, and have consistently been in the top 10 throughout the year.

Maybe, their slip to 11th is coming at the perfect time. The Dodgers have already secured their 14th consecutive postseason appearance and clinched the NL West for the 13th time in 14 seasons.Now comes their attempt to become the first National League franchise to win three consecutive World Series championships.That attempt will come with some of their biggest stars fighting through injuries. Superstar Shohei Ohtani is still on the 15-day IL with lingering left knee and right biceps issues, but Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman recently told the California Post that Ohtani is “progressing well,” and he expects him to return before the end of the regul...