Dodgers placed LHP Ted Lilly on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 5, with a neck sprain.

Lilly has a chronic neck disc issue and it was likely jolted when he collided with the Padres' Kyle Blanks and fell to the ground during his last start. It's not clear how much time he'll miss. Matthew Magill is taking his spot in the rotation.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly indicated Saturday that Ted Lilly will be placed on the disabled list Sunday.

Lilly was scratched from his scheduled start against the Braves on Sunday after experiencing renewed discomfort with his chronic neck issue. Matt Magill will start in his place on Sunday and figures to remain in the rotation for as long as the veteran left-hander is sidelined.

Ted Lilly (neck) has been scratched from his Sunday start against the Braves.

Lilly wasn't able to make his regularly scheduled bullpen session this week and reported "continued discomfort" with his chronic neck disc issue. Matt Magill is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to make a spot start in his place.

Ted Lilly could miss his scheduled start on Sunday due to a disc issue with his neck.

Lilly played catch and ran Thursday but was unable to throw his regularly scheduled bullpen session. Matthew Magill would be an option to fill in for him if he's not able to take the ball Sunday against the Braves.

Ted Lilly allowed five runs -- four earned -- in four-plus innings Tuesday in a no-decision against the Padres.

There wasn't really anything to like about Lilly's outing tonight. He gave up two homers, and he couldn't even prevent opposing starter Clayton Richard from delivering an RBI single in the fourth. In the fifth, he uncorked an awful throw after fielding a bunt and was pulled. He failed to last six innings for the fifth time in five starts. It's possible that his arm just isn't up to working every five days right now. If the Dodgers can start figuring out ways to give him extra rest, they should.

Ted Lilly was charged with three runs in 5 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Angels.

Lilly never even looked at manager Don Mattingly as he was taken out of a 2-2 game with two on and two outs in the sixth. Ronald Belisario came in and gave up the go-ahead run. Lilly was at just 90 pitches at the time, so there was an argument for leaving him in. He looks like a pretty good play in mixed leagues next week with home starts against the Padres and Braves on the schedule.

Ted Lilly allowed two runs -- one earned -- in 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision, and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals on Saturday.

The start was Lilly's first since April 29. He left with the lead but watched the Cardinals score twice in the sixth inning to tie the game, erasing the opportunity for him to pick up his first win of the season. The left-hander gave up just two hits and a walk over the course of the outing, with the Cardinals' first run coming with help from a Nick Punto error. His next start will come Thursday against the Angels.

Ted Lilly will start Saturday against the Cardinals.

Lilly was activated from the disabled list Monday and will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday night, but Dodgers manager Don Mattingly will try to keep away from using him if possible. The veteran left-hander owns a 5.63 ERA over two starts this season. He'll have a tough matchup Saturday, but should be owned in NL-only leagues.

Ted Lilly will be available out of the bullpen for the next couple days but then will rejoin the Dodgers' rotation.

He'll be used as the No. 5 starter until Josh Beckett (groin) is ready to return. Lilly holds a 5.63 ERA and 2.25 WHIP over his two starts this season but should probably be owned in NL-only formats.

Dodgers activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list.

Lilly has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained right rib cage. The Dodgers have the option to skip the fifth spot in the rotation on Thursday, so it's not clear if the veteran southpaw will pitch as a starter or reliever initially.

Ted Lilly allowed four runs over five innings Wednesday in a rehab start at High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Lilly wasn't exactly sharp, yielding five hits and three walks, but he felt no discomfort in his rib cage and is hoping to return to the Dodgers' rotation next week. The Dodgers were aggressive with Zack Greinke (clavicle) and might as well be aggressive with Lilly.

Ted Lilly (rib cage) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday.

Lilly threw a bullpen session Saturday with no issues. He shouldn't need more than a start or two to get ready and would be an option to replace Josh Beckett (groin) if a DL move is needed for the righty.

Ted Lilly (rib cage) is likely to begin a rehab assignment this week.

Lilly threw a bullpen session Saturday with no issues and is ready to test things out in a game. "I think Teddy's feeling pretty good," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "He's not feeling anything with his neck or his side right now. So we're moving where we want to go with him."

Ted Lilly (rib cage) threw a bullpen session Sunday.

Lilly tossed about 45 pitches and reported no issues with his rib cage. He was given a cortisone shot last week and it seems to have done the trick. The left-handed starter should be good to go within the next 7-10 days.

Ted Lilly (rib cage) will throw a bullpen session Saturday.

Lilly was able to resume a throwing program after he felt some improvement following a cortisone shot earlier this week. He'll likely need to be sent on a rehab assignment before becoming an option for the Dodgers.

Dodgers placed LHP Ted Lilly on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, with rib cage discomfort.

Lilly experienced tightness in his back during Tuesday's start against the Mets. He experienced some improvement when given a cortisone shot earlier in the week, but didn't improve enough to make his scheduled start on Saturday. Matt Magill will start in his place on Saturday, and presumably occupy his spot in the rotation until Lilly is able to return.

Ted Lilly (rib cage) played catch in the outfield Wednesday evening and reported feeling fine.

Lilly was given a cortisone shot in his sore rib cage on Tuesday and has experienced swift improvement. He should be able to take his next turn in the Los Angeles starting rotation Saturday against the Giants. Matthew Magill is the Dodgers' backup option.

Ted Lilly received an injection in his rib cage on Tuesday and will be shut down for two days.

Lilly felt discomfort in his rib cage area during Monday's start. He also dealt with neck and back tightness, though the issues are not related. The Dodgers are hopeful he'll make enough progress over the next few days so that he can start Saturday against the Giants, but Matt Magill will fill in if he can't go.

Ted Lilly will undergo an MRI on his back/neck on Tuesday.

The area got progressively tighter on Lilly during Monday's start, when he allowed five runs -- four earned -- on eight hits and two walks over just three innings. The Dodgers are suddenly very thin in their rotation, so they're certainly hoping Lilly won't have to miss a start.

Ted Lilly was pasted for five runs - four earned -- on eight hits and two walks over just three innings in Monday's loss to the Rockies.

Lilly served up a leadoff homer to Dexter Fowler to start the game and then was taken deep by Wilin Rosario later in the inning. The Dodgers' trainer came out to check on him in the third with the bases loaded, but he was left in and walked the next batter to force in a run. Lilly pitched well in his first start off the DL, but tonight's effort was certainly a step back. He'll try to rebound later this week in San Francisco.