"The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a clear lack of depth this season, and got eerily close to losing one of their key utility stars for the remainder of it. Kiké Hernández is more than just a fan favorite personality in the dugout as he can play every position on the field that isn't catcher. Although his bat wasn't quite up to par this season, the value he brings on defense to allow flexibility amid the many injuries"
"I got to a point where I didn't know if it was going to happen. We were pretty close to it not happening. There are some procedures that I went through that didn't do anything. I went through four shots in a month, and [the] first three didn't do anything, and luckily the fourth one was the answer. After the last shot, I was pain free."
"The team that Hernández is returning to is at a bit different than the last time he played. His final outing before his IL list stint was on July 5 when the Dodgers were eight games up in the NL West. As things currently stand, that lead has shrunk to just a one game advantage over the Friars, as more depth is needed in LA now"
Kiké Hernández can play every position except catcher and provides defensive versatility and late-season experience. Hernández went on the injured list after experiencing pain that required multiple injections. He received four shots in a month; the first three failed and the fourth relieved his pain, allowing him to begin swinging two weeks earlier. Hernández was activated from the injured list on Monday and is available to play. His last appearance before the IL was July 5, when the Dodgers led the NL West by eight games. That lead has narrowed to one game, increasing the team's need for depth.
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