The Los Angeles Dodgers could possibly be getting utility man Kiké Hernandez again by subsequent week, in keeping with supervisor Dave Roberts.
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“I might say getting Kiké again with us a while subsequent week is possible,” Roberts stated.
Hernandez was sidelined by a left elbow sprain in early July, and there was preliminary concern the fan favourite wouldn’t return this season. Nonetheless, as Hernandez started trending in the proper course, Roberts gave a goal date of Sept. 1 for his return.
Now, it seems Hernandez will likely be again prior to anticipated.
Hernandez is on a rehab task, and went 2-for-3 in his second recreation with the Comets Thursday night time. He performed heart area, which could possibly be a sign of the Dodgers’ plans for the fan favourite when he returns.
The Dodgers’ struggles within the outfield will definitely be aided by the return of Hernandez and Tommy Edman, who is predicted to return someday in September.
Hernandez has struggled on the plate this season, hitting .195 with eight dwelling runs, 22 runs batted in, and an OPS of .626. Nonetheless, the utility man has earned a fame for coming alive in October.
Hernandez slashed .294/.357/.451 with an OPS of .808 within the put up season, and the expectation is that he may have that very same sort of manufacturing when the lights are brightest.
A number of place gamers have been sidelined for LA, together with Edman, Hyeseong Kim, and Max Muncy. The excellent news is reinforcements are coming for the Dodgers as Hernandez will the be the primary of the 4 to return with the others anticipated again within the coming weeks.
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