Dodgers transferred RHP Chad Billingsley from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Scott Van Slyke on the 40-man roster. Billingsley had season-ending Tommy John surgery last month and will likely miss the early part of 2014.

Chad Billingsley (elbow) said Tuesday that his goal is to be ready for Opening Day next season.

Kudos to him for shooting for that goal, but given that he just had Tommy John surgery last Wednesday, being available by the opener is a longshot. Billingsley is under contract for $12 million next season, with a $14 million club option for 2015.

Chad Billingsley underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday evening.

The procedure went as planned. Billingsley is obviously done for the rest of the 2013 season and will likely miss the first couple months of 2014. The Dodgers are paying him an $11 million salary this year and owe him $12 million next year. He carries a $14 million club option (or $3 million buyout) for 2015.

Chad Billingsley needs Tommy John elbow surgery.

Dodgers placed RHP Chad Billingsley on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow pain.

The move is retroactive to his last start on April 16, but that probably won't end up mattering. Billingsley has experienced issues with the elbow in the past, and at one point was recommended Tommy John surgery. He might have to consider going under the knife. Stephen Fife was recalled to start Sunday against the Orioles.

Chad Billingsley took a no-decision in Monday's loss to the Padres, giving up three runs over six innings of work.

He surrendered seven hits, walked two and struck out three. Billingsley pitched quite well other than in the second inning, when he served up a two-out, three-run shot to opposing pitcher Eric Stults. The veteran right-hander has only gone six frames in each of his first two outings, but he's posted a quality start both times. He'll take a 3.00 ERA into Baltimore this weekend.

Chad Billinglsey earned a win in his season debut after allowing one run in six innings Wednesday against the Padres.

Exactly what the Dodgers were hoping for in Billingsley's return. He allowed five hits, walked three and struck out three. Billingsley's arm may yet prove to be a time bomb, but fantasy leaguers can go ahead and play him until there's reason not to.

Dodgers activated RHP Chad Billingsley from the 15-day disabled list.

Billingsley will make his 2013 regular season debut on Wednesday night against the Padres. The 28-year-old right-hander posted a solid 3.55 ERA and 128/45 K/BB ratio in 149 2/3 innings last season, but he is coming back from a partially torn UCL in his elbow and is no sure bet to make a positive fantasy impact in 2013.

Chad Billingsley (finger) will make a rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday.

Billingsley has dealt with a bruised finger for the last couple weeks. Assuming he gets through Thursday's outing fine, he will be activated from the disabled list and make his regular season debut on April 10. The righty hasn't had any issues with his elbow so far this spring, but he remains an injury risk this season.

Dodgers placed RHP Chad Billingsley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a right elbow injury.