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

Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was placed on the injured list with loose bodies in his left elbow, retroactive to May 12, the team announced before Friday’s game against the Angels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The Dodgers plan to activate Snell from the injured list Saturday and start him against the Braves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

He’s taking heat again this spring for playing both Doncic and Reaves in the second half of a blowout loss to Oklahoma City that sent both players to the injured list.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Rodriguez will begin the season on the injured list with what Suzuki called a dead arm issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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