Dodgers Face Multiple Injuries to Key All-Stars Before Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers are grappling with significant injury challenges across their roster, particularly in their bullpen and key position players. Tanner Scott, the Dodgers' $72 million closer, left a recent game early with a forearm injury and is likely headed to the injured list, raising concerns about the team's bullpen depth which already includes multiple high-leverage relievers sidelined. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Scott is emotionally affected and awaiting an MRI to determine the severity, underscoring the risk of a roster crisis ahead of the trade deadline. Meanwhile, star first baseman Freddie Freeman suffered a wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch but X-rays were negative, and he is considered day-to-day. Third baseman Max Muncy, recovering from a bone bruise on his knee, is progressing better than expected and may return sooner than anticipated, which is encouraging for the Dodgers. Despite these setbacks, the Dodgers maintain a lead in the National League West but must manage their injury-plagued roster carefully as the season progresses.