Trending Now - Kiké Hernández Returns From Injury, Ready to Rejoin Dodgers
WHO:
NY Post - Kiké Hernández, utility man for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers
WHAT:
MLB.com - Kiké Hernández primarily played third base during his 12-game stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City, with appearances at second base and center field as well.
MLB.com - Santiago Espinal hit 9-for-41 (.220) in 26 games this season before being designated for assignment.
MLB.com - The Dodgers' bullpen extended their scoreless streak to 38 innings, the longest since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
MLB.com - The scoreless streak is the longest by any bullpen since Cleveland in 2017 (38 2/3 innings).
NY Post - Kiké Hernández described his return to the Dodgers as being back where he belongs, referring to himself as the "clown in the clubhouse."
MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated, "There’s a different energy with Kiké. There’s a levity, there’s an intensity, there’s a good worker in there, a winning player, so I’m looking forward to having that edge."
MLB.com - Kiké Hernández was activated from the 60-day injured list.
MLB.com - Hernández is set to make his season debut in the ninth spot in the lineup at third base.
MLB.com - Santiago Espinal was designated for assignment as a corresponding move.
MLB.com - Hernández slashed .214/.298/.310 during a 12-game stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
MLB.com - Hernández hit .203 with a .621 OPS in 93 games in 2025.
MLB.com - The Dodgers finished their road trip with a record of 7-2.
WHERE:
MLB.com - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
MLB.com - Triple-A Oklahoma City
MLB.com - American Family Field, Milwaukee
WHEN:
MLB.com - Hernández is set to make his season debut ahead of a Monday night series opener against the Rockies.
WHY:
MLB.com - Hernández's return is expected to bring additional energy to the Dodgers as they aim for a three-peat.
HOW:
MLB.com - Kiké Hernández underwent surgery on his left elbow during the offseason, which had bothered him for much of 2025.
MLB.com - Kiké Hernández underwent surgery on his left elbow during the offseason, which he described as the worst of its kind according to his surgeon.
MLB.com - Hernández underwent surgery on his left elbow during the offseason, which caused him to miss part of the early season.
(UPDATED May 26, 2026 16:15 UTC)
The Dodgers' bullpen has made history by extending their scoreless streak to 38 innings, marking the longest such streak since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. In player news, Kiké Hernández primarily played third base during his 12-game stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City after undergoing surgery on his left elbow during the offseason, which had troubled him for much of 2025. Meanwhile, Santiago Espinal struggled at the plate, hitting just 9-for-41, or .220, in 26 games this season before being designated for assignment.
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(UPDATED May 26, 2026 08:07 UTC)
Kiké Hernández has expressed his excitement about returning to the Dodgers, calling it a homecoming and humorously referring to himself as the "clown in the clubhouse." Manager Dave Roberts shared that Kiké brings a unique energy to the team, highlighting his levity, intensity, and work ethic as qualities that will contribute to their success. After undergoing elbow surgery during the offseason, which he described as the worst of its kind according to his surgeon, Kiké is eager to make an impact on the field.
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(UPDATED May 26, 2026 04:17 UTC)
Kiké Hernández has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is set to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting ninth and playing third base in an upcoming series opener against the Rockies. This return comes after Hernández underwent surgery on his left elbow during the offseason and brings hope for added energy to the team as they pursue a three-peat. In a corresponding move, Santiago Espinal has been designated for assignment, while the Dodgers recently finished a successful road trip with a record of seven wins and two losses.