{"id":90198,"date":"2025-09-09T07:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T07:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=90198"},"modified":"2025-09-09T07:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T07:46:56","slug":"dodgers-get-big-injury-boost-with-four-key-players-close-to-returning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=90198","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers Get Big Injury Boost with Four Key Players Close to Returning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2232424196-e1757341044222.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2232424196-e1757341044222.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2232424196-e1757341044222.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2232424196-e1757341044222.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Dodgers Get Big Injury Boost with Four Key Players Close to Returning\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers have received several injury updates as their playoff push heats up<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in the middle of a tightly contested race atop the National League West division with the San Diego Padres. Heading into play on Monday, the Dodgers hold just a one-game lead over the Padres, and with only a couple of weeks left in the regular season, this race is only just beginning to heat up.<\/p>\n<p>All season long, Los Angeles has been battered by injuries, and it\u2019s clear they could use some reinforcements as they enter the final stretch of the season. According to manager Dave Roberts, it sounds like several players are close to returning to action, which could provide the team the boost it needs to keep San Diego at arm\u2019s length.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dave Roberts Provides Several Injury Updates for Dodgers<\/h2>\n<div id=\"e41ac48de215a5ee9a498556373baaf6\">\n<div data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabianArdaya\/status\/1964716262740861408\">\n<blockquote data-dnt=\"true\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Dave Roberts said Max Muncy and Alex Vesia are expected to be active tomorrow, with Tommy Edman at some point after that.<\/p>\n<p>Plan is for Tyler Glasnow to start a game in the Rockies series.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabianArdaya\/status\/1964716262740861408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1964716262740861408%7Ctwgr%5Ededcd8e3edd72f2f1fb8884f4dedd7edf1cfe39d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fheavy.com%2Fsports%2Fmlb%2Flos-angeles-dodgers%2Fmuncy-vesia-edman-glasnow-injury-updates-news%2F<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>L.A. is widely believed to have the most talent on its roster of any team in the league, but that hasn\u2019t really mattered this season, because they have had to deal with so many injuries. While they aren\u2019t exactly short on star players, Roberts has had his work cut out for him when it comes to piecing things together, particularly with the pitching staff.<\/p>\n<p>Time is running out for some of these guys to get back on the field, but it sounds like several key players are close to returning. On Monday, third baseman Max Muncy and relief pitcher Alex Vesia are both expected to be activated from the injured list, with both guys dealing with oblique strains that forced them to miss a couple of weeks of action.<\/p>\n<p>They aren\u2019t the only guys close to returning, though. Star starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow could make a start in the team\u2019s upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies after suffering a scare with a back injury recently, while Tommy Edman is also close to being activated from the injured list after suffering a sprained right ankle early in August.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDave Roberts said Max Muncy and Alex Vesia are expected to be active tomorrow, with Tommy Edman at some point after that. Plan is for Tyler Glasnow to start a game in the Rockies series,\u201d Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic shared in a post on X.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dodgers Getting Healthy at the Perfect Time<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5363128\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=782\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg 3546w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2216009418.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Dodgers Get Big Injury Boost with Four Key Players Close to Returning\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5363128\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5363128\">GettyMax Muncy in action against the Diamondbacks on May 19, 2025 at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Each of these four guys has played key roles in the Dodgers\u2019 2025 campaign to this point, so getting them all back would be huge amid the team\u2019s tightly contested playoff push. The Padres have been rolling since their explosive body of work at the trade deadline, so if L.A. doesn\u2019t keep on winning, it could quickly find itself in some trouble.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Los Angeles is focused on its upcoming three-game set with the lowly Rockies, which should provide the team a great opportunity to add to its win total. While Glasnow could take the mound this series, he won\u2019t be pitching in the opener, as Shohei Ohtani will take the mound against Chase Dollander on Monday night. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<p>Owen Crisafulli Owen Crisafulli is a Breaking News Writer at Heavy. In addition to writing for Heavy, Owen works as a Content Producer for More Views Media. His work has also appeared on ClutchPoints, The Sporting News, Athlon Sports, Basketball Network, and FanSided, where he shared his insights on a variety of sports topics primarily surrounding the NFL, NBA, and MLB. 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