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. )

Example Sentences

Phillips only made seven appearances last season, starting on the injured list with a strained rotator cuff before undergoing Tommy John surgery in June.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

But after stalled progress and an injection to address it, Smith is not expected to return from the injured list until after the All-Star break.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

Dalton Rushing, who has taken over as the Dodgers’ primary catcher in Smith’s absence, is batting .213 with one home run and 19 strikeouts in 18 games while Smith has been on the injured list.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 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