Chad Billingsley (elbow) remains without a timetable for returning from the disabled list.

Billingsley's first MRI was inclusive and "didn't show enough" for the Dodgers to rule out structural damage. "It's going to be until next week before he gets another MRI," manager Don Mattingly said. "Then we'll know more. At this point, not really bad, not really good."

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

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said earlier in the day that Billingsley "might be out for a while." It's a difficult spot now for fantasy owners, as there's no guarantee he will return before the end of the regular season.

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said Saturday that Chad Billingsley "might be out for awhile".

Billingsley was removed from Friday's start against the Marlins with inflammation in his right elbow -- the same injury that sidelined him earlier this season. With Josh Beckett hopping into the starting rotation, the Dodgers shouldn't experience a major dropoff in the short term.

Chad Billingsley said Friday that an MRI confirmed he's dealing with right elbow inflammation.

It's the same injury that sidelined Billingsley earlier this season. The Dodgers have yet to indicate whether he'll need to skip another start or go on the disabled list. Billingsley gave up three runs on five hits (including a home run) and two walks over 3 1/3 innings before being removed from Friday's game against the Marlins.

Chad Billingsley left Friday's start against the Marlins in the fourth inning with an apparent injury.

No word on the exact nature of the injury. He gave up three runs on five hits (including a home run) and two walks over 3 1/3 innings before exiting.

Chad Billingsley held the Braves to just three hits in seven scoreless innings Sunday, improving to 10-9 in Los Angeles' 5-0 win.

He struck out four and walked two. The quality start was Billingsley's fifth in six outings, and leaves him with a 3.44 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 127/42 K/BB ratio through 146 1/3 innings. He'll be going for his sixth straight victory when he takes on the Marlins at home next weekend.

Chad Billingsley spun eight shutout innings in Tuesday's 11-0 win over the Pirates.

Billingsley gave up just five hits while fanning five and walking none. He has allowed one run or less in four out of five starts since returning from the disabled list and now holds a 3.62 ERA on the year. He'll look to keep it going this weekend against the Braves.

Chad Billingsley allowed four runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings Wednesday, improving to 8-9 in Los Angeles' 6-4 win over the Rockies.

Billingsley struck out five, walked two and allowed a leadoff inside-the-park home run to Eric Young Jr. He was pulled after allowing two of the first three hitters he faced to reach base in the seventh. The non-quality outing was just Billingsley's second in his past seven starts. He'll bring a 3.84 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 118/39 K/BB ratio into his Tuesday appearance in Pittsburgh.

Chad Billingsley held the Cubs to one run in seven innings to pick up his seventh win on Friday night.

Billingsley fanned seven in winning his third straight start. He's lowered his ERA from 4.30 to 3.74 while allowing just two runs in his last 20 1/3 innings. He's now gone six straight starts without giving up a homer.

Chad Billingsley was dazzling again Saturday, tossing 7 1/3 shutout innings as the Dodgers beat the Giants 10-0.

Billinglsey scattered four hits, issuing no walks while fanning two. He was also brilliant last week, delivering six innings of one-run ball against the dangerous Cardinals lineup. Perhaps that recent disabled list stint has re-energized the right-hander. He'll get the Cubs next.

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

Billingsley will make the start Monday night against the Cardinals. He was cleared to return after making it through a bullpen session Friday with no issues. The 27-year-old hasn't started since July 7 due to right elbow inflammation.

Chad Billingsley (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday at Citi Field without any setbacks.

Manager Don Mattingly said he's ''pretty confident'' Billingsley will be able to start Monday against the Cardinals. The 27-year-old right-hander has been on the disabled list since July 8 with right elbow soreness.

Chad Billingsley (elbow) hasn't been ruled out as Tuesday's starter against the Phillies.

The Dodgers will make a decision after Billingsley plays catch later Monday. The right-hander is dealing with right flexor tendon inflammation in his elbow, but at this point the team doesn't think it's serious. If Billingsley is unable to go Tuesday, the Dodgers could call someone up or go with a bullpen start.

Chad Billingsley told the media that he has inflammation in his elbow flexor tendon.

He will have further testing conducted on Monday. Billingsley was scratched from Sunday's start with the injury and drew the ire of manager Don Mattingly for not disclosing the soreness sooner. Chris Capuano was moved up a day to start in Billingsley's place Sunday, but it's not clear who will replace him in the rotation if Billingsley needs a stint on the disabled list.

Chad Billingsley was scratched from Sunday's scheduled start due to arm tenderness.

No more details of the injury are available at this time. If the injury turns out to be serious, it's a big blow for a fading Dodgers team that can ill afford another major injury. Chris Capuano was moved up a day to start in Billingsley's place.

Chad Billingsley has been scratched from Sunday's start with an undisclosed injury.

The Dodgers will go with Chris Capuano against the Padres instead. An update on Billingsley's status should be provided soon.

Chad Billingsley was tagged for six runs in five innings by the Angels in Friday's loss.

Billingsley has given up 11 runs -- 10 earned -- in 11 innings while losing back-to-back starts, leaving him 4-6 with a 4.15 ERA for the season. He still has pretty nice peripherals, but his peripherals have never counted for much. Expect continued inconsistency.

Chad Billingsley held the Mariners to just one run on two hits and three walks in seven innings of Sunday's 8-2 win.

Billingsley struck out eight in his second strongest start of the season. He's allowed just two runs on eight hits in 14 innings over his past two starts, lowering his ERA from 4.09 to 3.57. A storm usually follows the calm with Los Angeles' 27-year-old righty, however. He'll get the White Sox at home next weekend.

Chad Billingsley was unimpressive in Sunday's no-decision against the Cardinals, surrendering five runs (three earned) on eight hits and four walks in six innings of work.

He also fanned seven -- the most since his first start on April 6. The damage could have been much worse, as Billingsley escaped big jams in the first and second innings. After stringing together four great outings in his first five starts, the right-hander has looked downright pedestrian in four straight appearances. He will try to get back on track Saturday against the Astros.

Chad Billingsley lost to the Diamondbacks after giving up four runs in four-plus innings Tuesday night.

Down 1-0 after four, Billingsley was singled to death in the fifth, giving up five straight to start the inning. He was then pulled in favor of Javy Guerra. Some of the blame should probably go to manager Don Mattingly, who put a terrible outfield defense behind Billingsley with Matt Kemp out. Billingsley is now 2-3 with a 3.83 ERA for the season.