The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-handed reliever Edgardo Henriquez on the 15-day injured list with low back discomfort on Monday. The transaction finishes his 2026 regular season, though he remains eligible for potential postseason duty starting September 29.
Henriquez established himself as a trusted bullpen option throughout his first full major league season with Los Angeles. The 24-year-old right-hander finishes his regular season campaign with a 4-1 record and a 2.85 ERA across 61 games, including one start. Over 60 innings of work, he struck out 71 batters and walked 25 while maintaining a 1.03 WHIP. His 61 relief appearances ranked 24th among all National League pitchers, underscoring his key role in high-leverage situations.
His final regular season appearance occurred Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Henriquez surrendered two earned runs on three hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning, recording one strikeout and receiving a hold in a 6-4 loss. Following the team’s official transaction announcement, MLB.com reporter Sonja Chen highlighted the calendar implications on social media, writing: “Henriquez going on the 15-day IL ends his regular season.”
Los Angeles recalled right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take the vacant spot on the active roster. Miller joins the club as they continue their four-game road series against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Dodgers have not announced specific MRI results, a structural diagnosis, or any surgical procedures regarding Henriquez’s back discomfort. His injury further strains a Los Angeles pitching staff already managing several health setbacks, including Shohei Ohtani’s right biceps inflammation. With the regular season ending on September 27, the 15-day placement prevents Henriquez from pitching again before the playoffs. However, he will become eligible to return on September 29, the start of the Wild Card Series, leaving open the possibility of a postseason return if his recovery progresses well.
