Dodgers vs Angels: Freeway Series Preview, Injury Updates & Probables
The Dodgers host the Angels in the Freeway Series. Get the latest injury updates, pitching matchups, and key storylines.
Los Angeles Dodgers (40-23) versus Los Angeles Angels (24-39)
LOS ANGELES, CA—The annual Freeway Series returns this weekend as the Los Angeles Dodgers welcome the Los Angeles Angels to Dodger Stadium for a three-game set. The Dodgers enter the series playing some of their best baseball of the season, winning seven of their last 10 games while continuing to pace the National League West. The Angels, meanwhile, have gone 5-5 over their last 10 contests and are looking to build momentum after hovering around the .500 mark for much of the season.
These clubs last met in May 2025, when the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Angels. Los Angeles outscored its crosstown rival 18-6 in the series and received strong performances from both its lineup and pitching staff. The Dodgers have largely controlled the recent history of the matchup, winning eight of the last 10 meetings between the teams.
While the Dodgers enter as the favorites, the Angels still feature plenty of talent capable of making the rivalry series competitive. With stars on both sides, playoff aspirations in Los Angeles, and bragging rights on the line, the latest edition of the Freeway Series should provide plenty of intrigue throughout the weekend.
Pitching Probables
Game One: Roki Sasaki (3-3, 4.59 ERA) vs TBD
Game Two: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (5-4, 2.86 ERA) vs TBD
Game Three: Emmet Sheehan (3-2, 4.50 ERA) vs TBD
Game Times
Game One: 7:10 PM PT, SportsNet LA, Angels.TV
Game Two: 7:10 PM PT, SportsNet LA, Angels.TV, KCOP 13
Game Three: 1:10 PM PT, SportsNet LA, Angels.TV, KCOP 13
Who’s In & Who’s Out
The Dodgers are hoping to get third baseman Max Muncy back during the Angels series after he passed concussion protocols following an on-field collision on June 4th. While he was held out the following day, he’s expected to be available sometime between June 6th and June 7th.
Several other injured Dodgers are making progress. Tommy Edman is currently on a rehab assignment and could return later this month, while reliever Evan Phillips began a rehab assignment on June 4th and is targeting a July return. Tyler Glasnow has resumed playing catch as he works back from lower back spasms, and Brock Stewart recently faced hitters as he recovers from a foot injury.
The Dodgers will remain without several key contributors for the foreseeable future. Teoscar Hernández is expected to miss about a month with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, while Kiké Hernández is likely out until late July or early August after suffering a significant oblique tear. Blake Snell is targeting a return no earlier than July after undergoing a procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
Longer-term absences include Gavin Stone, Ben Casparius, Landon Knack, Bobby Miller, Edwin Díaz, Jake Cousins, and Brusdar Graterol. Stone, Casparius, Knack, and Miller are not expected back until 2026, while Díaz and Cousins are targeting the second half of 2026. Graterol recently underwent back surgery and has no timetable for his return.
Day-to-day (1): Max Muncy
10-day IL (3): Tommy Edman, Kiké Hernández, Teoscar Hernández
15-day IL (2): Tyler Glasnow, Brock Stewart
60-day IL (9): Evan Phillips, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Jake Cousins, Edwin Díaz, Landon Knack, Brusdar Graterol, Ben Casaprius, Blake Snell
The Angels could welcome back several key players during their upcoming series against the Dodgers. First baseman Nolan Schanuel, out since May 24th with left ankle inflammation, has resumed baseball activities and could return as soon as June 5th. Shortstop Zach Neto, who has missed the last three games with whiplash symptoms, is also considered day-to-day and could be back for the series opener.
Outfielder Jorge Soler exited the Angels’ June 3rd game with left hip irritation and remains day-to-day after dealing with a lingering groin and hip issue. Infielder Yoán Moncada continues progressing from right knee inflammation and is targeting a return later this month.
Among longer-term absences, left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder inflammation) is not expected back until after the All-Star break, while catcher Travis d’Arnaud (plantar fasciitis) is likely out until the second half. Reliever Ben Joyce has resumed throwing after a clean MRI and could return later in June.
Robert Stephenson will miss the remainder of the season following elbow surgery, and Anthony Rendon is not expected to play in 2026 after undergoing hip surgery.
Day-to-day (00):
10-day IL (2): Yoán Moncada, Nolan Schanuel
15-day IL (00):
60-day IL (5): Anthony Rendon, Ben Joyce, Robert Stephenson, Yusei Kikuchi, Travis d'Arnaud