Dodgers Bring Back Teoscar Hernández, Send Down Ryan Ward

WHO:

MLB.com - Teoscar Hernández, a two-time All-Star outfielder for the Dodgers.

MLB.com - Dave Roberts, manager of the Dodgers.

NY Post - Ryan Ward, the Dodgers' No. 19 prospect.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Teoscar Hernández was activated from the injured list ahead of the Dodgers' opener against the A's.

MLB.com - Hernández played a full nine innings in left field for the Comets on Saturday during his rehab stint.

MLB.com - Hernández's .862 OPS with runners in scoring position ranks fourth among Dodgers with at least 50 plate appearances in such situations, behind Andy Pages, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani.

NY Post - Hernández returned to action a month and two days after his hamstring strain, aligning with his initial hope to return in roughly a month.

MLB.com - The Dodgers activated Teoscar Hernández from the injured list (IL).

MLB.com - Ryan Ward was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

MLB.com - The Dodgers had a record of 18-10 in 28 games during Hernández's absence.

MLB.com - Hernández had a .862 OPS with runners in scoring position, ranking fourth among Dodgers with at least 50 plate appearances in such situations.

MLB.com - Hernández went 3-for-14 (.214) in four games with the Comets, with all hits being home runs.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The activation took place in West Sacramento.

MLB.com - Hernández was rehabbing with Triple-A Oklahoma City in Reno.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Hernández was sidelined for a month due to a strained left hamstring.

MLB.com - The Dodgers do not have a team off-day until July 9.

NY Post - Hernández first suffered his hamstring strain in late May.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Dodgers are looking forward to getting their starting left fielder back to enhance their lineup's dynamic and length.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Dodgers plan to ease Hernández back into play, likely starting him four or five games in his first week back.

MLB.com - The Dodgers will ease Hernández back into play, likely starting him four or five games in his first week back.

Teoscar Hernández has been activated from the injured list just in time for the Dodgers' opener against the A's, after successfully completing a rehab stint where he played a full nine innings in left field. He returns to the lineup with an impressive .862 OPS with runners in scoring position, ranking fourth among Dodgers with at least 50 plate appearances in those situations. The team plans to ease him back into play, likely starting him four or five games in his first week back.