injured list

American  

[in-jerd list] / ˈɪn dʒərd ˌlɪst /

noun

Chiefly Baseball.

1. Formerly disabled list.  the list to which a player’s name is formally added for a designated number of days when the player is injured or ill, during which time the team can replace the player on its roster. IL

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Etymology

Origin of injured list

First recorded in 1945–50 for basketball, and in 2015–20 for baseball; see also disabled list ( def. )

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injured list

The Diamondbacks then scored three runs against Landon Knack in his three-inning season debut coming off the injured list.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

Instead of DFA-ing the figurine or placing it on the injured list, Neto accepted the Pikachu for all its flaws.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

Reliever Blake Treinen, on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, got some good news.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026

The Dodgers activated reliever Jack Dreyer from the injured list and, in a corresponding move, optioned Paul Gervase to triple-A Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

And with Blackwell on the injured list there's a bare possibility you may get into the big game.

From Over the Line by Sherman, Harold Morrow