2025 Injury Report: Updates on Buxton, Kopech, Williams

Buxton too a pitch off his left hand from Cade Horton. He stayed in the game briefly, stealing a base before coming out of the game.

Kopech on 60-day IL

The Dodgers transferred Michael Kopech to the 60-day IL on July 9, a move needed to add Tyler Glasnow back on the 40-man roster. However, Kopech is also recovering from knee surgery.

Kopech needed surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. The good news for the Dodgers is Kopech should return before the end of the 2025 season.

Williams done for 2025

Trevor Williams‘ 2025 season is done.

The Nationals right-hander will get surgery to repair a partially torn UCL. Per Williams himself, it’ll likely be an internal brace, meaning a shorter window of recovery. However, UCL reconstruction has not been completely ruled out.

Williams had a career season in 2024 with the Nationals, which he parlayed into a two-year deal this past winter. Now, he’ll likely miss at least a healthy chunk of the second year of that contract.

Rehab assignments

Getting back to the Dodgers’ bullpen, Blake Treinen struck out two over one scoreless inning for Oklahoma City (AAA). Treinen topped out at 97 MPH with his fastball.

Tanner Houck struck out six over 4.1 IP for Worcester (AAA). Houck, who threw 76 pitches, topped out at 97 MPH with his sinker.

Rangers pitcher Jon Gray threw two innings (32 pitches) for Round Rock. Gray hit 95 MPH during the outing.

Other injury news

Boston placed reliever Nick Burdi on the 60-day IL with a right foot contusion.

Angels reliever Hunter Strickland was transferred to the 60-day IL with a shoulder strain. However, he should avoid shoulder surgery.

Chicago placed Porter Hodge on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement.

Miguel Andujar (Athletics) and Masataka Yoshida (Red Sox) were activated off the injured list.