Spring Training has arrived and the Dodgers are back on the fields.
The beauty of Spring Training. ? pic.twitter.com/fiJQdCBgkU
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 15, 2026
With that comes updates with actual substance, which is a nice change of pace. Fortunately, there haven’t been too many issues so far.
No Dodgers news out of Spring Training is good news, really.
— Chad Moriyama (@chadmoriyama.bsky.social) February 17, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Let’s start with what I would call Best Shape Of His Life updates on surprisingly just a few players.
“It’s been a long rehab process,” said Stone, the once-slender right-hander who, like Ryan, added bulk to his frame during his time out injured, arriving at camp this year up roughly 15 pounds from his debut season.
“I did throw the cutter-slider-ish pitch [today],” Sasaki said. “[I’m] still not really sure what direction I want to take with the cutter-slider, but the feedback from the pitching coaches is that it was very good, so I’d like to take this time during spring training to really hone in on the direction of my cutter-slider.”
Báilalo Roki. pic.twitter.com/1x4TJVnCPx
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 15, 2026
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Now we get to a section that can be unpleasant, which is injury updates. Fortunately, there isn’t a ton that’s unexpected yet.
One potential issue is Brusdar Graterol, whose velocity isn’t where the team would like it to be, so his path back will probably be slower than expected. Starting the year on the IL feels inevitable.
In confirmed territory, Tommy Edman will indeed start the season on the IL as he recovers from off-season ankle surgery.
Meanwhile, the timetables of both Enrique Hernandez and Evan Phillips have them being out until around the midway point of the season, as expected. Phillips is already on the 60-day IL, while Enrique is a candidate if they need room.
Brock Stewart‘s timeline isn’t that clear, though he says he plans to pitch a majority of the season. He’s probably a 60-day IL candidate as well. The shoulder surgery he had last year certainly seems more serious than was revealed at the time.
“Shaved up a bone spur, kind of took out part of my clavicle, took out the bursa,” Stewart said nonchalantly, hopeful that the rather gory specifics of the operation will finally lead to better health moving forward.
Man.
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In terms of transactions, there were a few minor updates, and details on one franchise legend.
According to a source, he has incentives for up to $2.25 million for this season (he will earn $15,000 for every plate appearance he makes between 401 and 550) on top of his $10 million base salary. His new extension includes salary escalators of up to $3.75 million extra for 2027 based on his number of plate appearances this year ($20,000 each for each between 401-500, and $35,000 for each between 501-550). And if the Dodgers pick up his club option for 2028, which is for $10 million and comes with a $3 million buyout, he will have the same salary escalator structure for 2028, based off his 2027 plate appearances.
He acknowledges that he left money on the table, but basically he choose family, comfort, and having a voice in the clubhouse and with the front office over that.
“My kids were born in LA. The Dodgers are all they know,” he said. “They know the stadium. They know all the people at the stadium. They love being there. Every time we’re driving on the road and they see a Dodger blue color, they yell out, ‘That’s da-da blue. That’s Dodger blue.’ LA means something to them.”Muncy said family stability was a particularly crucial factor. He and his wife, Kellie, welcomed their third child last month. And while their offseason home remains in Muncy’s native Texas, the family has put down roots in the Southland, too.“At the end of the day, for me and my family, you have to start putting your focus on some things,” Muncy said. “And it was, ‘Would we really be happy trying to chase money, watching these guys winning the World Series?’ No, we wouldn’t. I wouldn’t be able to live with myself knowing, well, I got a little bit of extra money, but now I’m not in the playoffs, or I’m maybe the last team into the playoffs, and then we’re getting beat by the Dodgers. I wouldn’t be happy with that. I’ve built too many relationships here.”
Team legend, I’m telling you.
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Additionally, Alex Vesia took time at the start of camp to address the media about the loss of his child that kept him out of the playoffs.
Also, Anthony Banda said goodbye to Dodgers fans following his trade to the Twins.
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So far … it’s looking solid for the Dodgers at Spring Training, as usually they have like 10 new injuries at this point.
Let’s close with World Series hero Miguel Rojas, mic’d up.
Mic’d up with Miggy Ro for Spring Training report day! pic.twitter.com/Kf2Le4vxWX
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 17, 2026
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