"This was an expected roster move for the Dodgers as Hernández is still recovering from left elbow surgery he underwent at the start of the offseason. That's also what delayed Hernández re-signing with the club until Feb. 12, as the Dodgers did not want to use a roster space on an injured player if it was not necessary. Hernández and the Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract for the 2026 season."
"He returns to the club after playing 92 games last season, during which he hit .203/.255/.366 with eight doubles, 10 home runs, and 35 RBI. Hernández appeared in all 17 playoff games despite his elbow injury, batting .250 with nine runs, one home run and seven RBI. The decline in Hernandez's production likely had some correlation with his elbow injury that bothered him while swinging, but didn't affect him on defense."
"The 34-year-old still had a memorable moment when he and Rojas turned a game-winning double play in Game 6 of the World Series to force a winner-take-all matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Hernández made a running catch in left field and then fired the ball to Rojas at second base, who scooped the low throw while keeping his foot on the bag to double up Addison Barger."
Kiké Hernández was placed on the 60-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers while he recovers from left elbow surgery. The Dodgers delayed re-signing him until Feb. 12 to avoid using a roster spot on an injured player. Hernández agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract for 2026 after hitting .203/.255/.366 with eight doubles, 10 homers and 35 RBI in 92 games. He appeared in all 17 playoff games despite the elbow issue. A running-catch-to-Rojas double play in World Series Game 6 helped force Game 7, and the Dodgers won the title. Evan Phillips was placed on the 60-day IL while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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