DANIEL HUDSON NEWS

Remains without timetable Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday that Hudson's knee still hasn't been responding well enough, and there is no real timetable for a return, Fabian Ardaya of The At...

Impact Hudson is still throwing, but until the soreness in the knee subsides there's no chance for the right-handed reliever to begin a rehab assignment or even bullpens. The 36-year-old has missed all of the 2023 season while recovering from left knee surgery, and there's a good chance he won't be back on the mound until deeper in the summer at this point.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Bullpen Takes a Hit With Latest Daniel Hudson News They really could have used him back and healthy.

APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers Bullpen Takes a Hit With Latest Daniel Hudson News They really could have used him back and healthy.

APRIL 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Dodgers ponder shortstop for Betts after paternity leave

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APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moved to 60-day IL Hudson (knee) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson has struggled to make progress with his rehab in recent weeks and now won't be an option for the Dodgers' bullpen until at least late May. He underwent surgery last June to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues with side sessions Hudson (knee) has been throwing bullpen sessions but isn't close to a return, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hudson is still making his way back from left knee surgery, and the team has zero intention of rushing him back before he's ready. The veteran right-hander remains without a firm timetable for a return.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: There is Still No Timetable for Daniel Hudson's Return The LA skipper still doesn’t know when his top reliever will return.

APRIL 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Knee progressing slowly Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Hudson's knee isn't recovering the way the team had hoped, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hudson has been throwing at the Dodgers' complex in Arizona, but apparently has made little progress toward a full recovery. There remains no timetable for the 36-year-old reliever to return, and he will likely remain without one until his knee shows more signs of improvement.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL Hudson (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Hudson continues to methodically work back from surgery last June to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He might be able to join the Dodgers' bullpen before the end of April.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late-April return 'doable' Hudson (knee) returning by late April "seems doable," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told MLB.com Monday.

Impact It looks to be a rough timetable at this point. Hudson's recovery from last June's ACL surgery has gone more slowly than anticipated and he will remain at extended spring training at the beginning of the season. Eventually, the reliever will go out on a rehab assignment before rejoining the Dodgers' bullpen. Hudson figures to be in the mix for saves at some point, but that could be a while.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress in rehab Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Monday's spring game against the Angels that Hudson's knee responded better than it previously had after his most recent time on...

Impact Hudson is starting the 2023 season on the injured list because of his knee trouble, and the right-hander will remain at Camelback Ranch in Arizona rather than travel with the Dodgers for Opening Day. The right-hander could be an option for the Dodgers at some point in the middle of April and may be inline for save chances once he returns.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Reliever Daniel Hudson Frustrated by Recovery, Won't Be Ready for Start of Season This is a bummer for Hudson and the Dodgers.

MARCH 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Won't pitch in Cactus League Hudson (knee) told reporters Monday that he won't pitch in a Cactus League game this spring and won't be ready for the start of the season, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson said that he doesn't want to take a spot away from someone if he's going to need a few days between outings, and that will play a factor in his rehab schedule. The Dodgers are currently trying to create a rehab routine for Hudson, as his knee has required more days to bounce back between bullpens than anticipated. At this point, it's likely Hudson doesn't pitch for the Dodgers until the middle of April at the earliest.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could eventually work as closer Hudson (knee) and Brusdar Graterol are the most likely candidates to serve as the Dodgers' closer if the team eventually decides to veer away from a committee approach, Bill Plunke...

Impact Los Angeles appears set to begin the campaign without a designated closer, and there's no indication that the team is eager to shift that approach. However, if things change at some point in the campaign, Hudson and Graterol currently appear to be the most logical options. Hudson has some experience closing games, having racked up 32 saves throughout his career, including five last season, when he also impressed with a 2.22 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 30:5 K:BB over 24.1 innings. However, the veteran right-hander is currently on the shelf as he recovers from separate knee and ankle injuries, and he's expected to miss at least the first few weeks of the regular season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Injury News: RHP Daniel Hudson Frustrated By Slow Recovery Daniel Hudson knows he’s no spring chicken anymore.

MARCH 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers Pitcher Daniel Hudson Compares James Outman to Babe Ruth If you’re going to get compared to someone, you can’t do much better than Babe Ruth.

MARCH 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not yet ready for live games Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Hudson (knee/ankle) is "still a ways away" from pitching in live games, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hudson made it through a live batting practice session Wednesday without issue, but the Dodgers will continue to bring him along carefully as he completes his recovery from surgery last June to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He also came down with some right ankle tendinitis in February and is not expected to be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing live hitters Wednesday Hudson (knee/ankle) will face live hitters Wednesday for the first time this spring, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hudson has been eased along this spring after requiring surgery last June to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He's not expected to be ready for Opening Day but could join the Dodgers' bullpen by the middle of April if all continues to go smoothly with his rehab program.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Rehabbing Reliever Might Not Be Ready to Start the Season Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson, recovering from a torn ACL, might not be ready by Opening Day, according to Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts...

MARCH 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Unlikely for Opening Day Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Thursday that Hudson (knee/ankle) is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hudson has advanced to full-intensity bullpen sessions, but the Dodgers will continue to slow play his recovery from surgery last June to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He suffered a minor setback last month in the form of right ankle tendinitis, though that now seems to be in the rearview. The veteran reliever should be an option for Los Angeles by mid-April if there are no further road blocks.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Daniel Hudson Provides An Encouraging Update On His Injury The Dodgers reliever provides a hopeful update after suffering a season-ending ACL injury last year.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Throws another bullpen session Hudson (knee/ankle) threw another bullpen session Thursday in Dodgers camp, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hudson required surgery last June to repair a torn ACL in his left knee and then came down with some right ankle tendinitis earlier this month, but he would appear to be trending in a positive direction now. The veteran reliever figures to begin appearing in Cactus League games within the first week or two of March. And if there are no further setbacks, he should begin the season in the mix for saves since the Dodgers don't have a clear-cut closer.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not pitching Saturday after all Updating a previous report, Hudson (knee/ankle) isn't scheduled to pitch in the Dodgers' Cactus League opener Saturday versus the Brewers, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA S...

Impact Vassegh had previously reported that Hudson was scheduled to appear in relief behind starter Michael Grove, but instead, non-roster invitee Bryan Hudson is the Hudson in question who will work out of the bullpen. Daniel Hudson missed the final four months of the 2022 season after undergoing surgery in late June to address a torn ACL in his left knee, so the Dodgers may prefer to take a cautious approach with his usage this spring, especially after he dealt with right ankle tendinitis before reporting to camp. The Dodgers haven't suggested that Hudson is dramatically behind the team's other relief candidates, so the 35-year-old right-hander still seemingly has a good chance of securing a spot on the Opening Day roster. He should be in the mix for a high-leverage role after notching five saves and nine holds while delivering a 2.22 ERA and 30:5 K:BB across 24.1 innings in his injury-shortened 2022 campaign.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to pitch in spring opener Hudson (knee/ankle) is expected to make an appearance in relief in Saturday's Cactus League opener versus the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Before suffering an ACL tear of his left knee in late June and undergoing season-ending surgery, Hudson had settled into a key role in the late innings for the Dodgers, as he concluded the campaign with a 2.22 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 30:5 K:BB in 24.1 innings while bagging five saves and nine holds. The fact that he's already on track to appear in relief in the Dodgers' spring opener suggests that Hudson is well on his way to being included on the Opening Day roster, even though he experienced some tendinitis in his right ankle earlier in camp in addition to making his return from the ACL tear. Manager Dave Roberts has yet to name a closer for the start of the season and could take a committee approach to the ninth inning, but expect Hudson to be a factor in some capacity so long as he steers clear of any setbacks with his knee.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes bullpen session Hudson (knee/ankle) completed a bullpen session Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sportsreports.

Impact Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told Vassegh after the session that he doesn't believe Hudson is far behind the other relievers currently in camp. The 35-year-old reliever is dealing with tendinitis in his right ankle, after missing the majority off the 2022 campaign because of a left ACL tear. If healthy, Hudson has a chance to see a good amount of save chances for the Dodgers during the 2023 season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE