Jake Cousins: Everything you need to know

The Dodgers transferred Cousins (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for righty Jake Eder, who was acquired from the Nationals on Wednesday. Cousins is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined until after the All-Star break.

The Dodgers signed Cousins (elbow) to a one-year contract Tuesday. Cousins is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined until after the All-Star break. He should eventually be placed on the 60-day injured list but could contribute in the Dodgers bullpen in the second half. The 31-year-old posted a 2.37 ERA and 53:20 K:BB over 38 innings with the Yankees in 2024.

The Yankees non-tendered Cousins (elbow) on Friday, making him a free agent. The 31-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in June, so it's not a major surprise the Yankees aren't tendering him a contract for 2026. Cousins didn't pitch last season due to the arm issues but was effective across 37 regular-season appearances for New York in 2024 with a 2.37 ERA and 53:20 K:BB over 38 innings.