Dodgers' Edman to Start 2026 on Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Monday that versatile infielder Tommy Edman will begin the 2026 season on the injured list, sidelining the 30-year-old for Opening Day on March 26 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Edman, who underwent right ankle surgery in the offseason, has been limited in his recovery and is focusing on a cautious, methodical approach to avoid setbacks.

The decision comes after Edman played just 97 games in 2025, his first full season with the Dodgers following a trade from St. Louis. The ankle injury hampered him throughout the year, where he posted a .225 batting average with 13 home runs despite signing a five-year, $74 million extension after an NLCS MVP performance in 2024. "We're not going to rush it," Roberts said during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. "We want to put him in the best position." Edman echoed the sentiment, noting his progress has followed expected timelines. "Everything has gone exactly on schedule," he said. "Opening Day was always kind of a stretch due to the nature of the injury and the timing of the surgery."

Edman recently took swings from both sides of the plate, along...