Kiké Hernández sustained a significant tear of his left oblique and will miss time. Alex Freeland will be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill the active roster spot. The timeline for Hernández’s return was not specified, and another extended absence is expected because he had just returned from an injured list stint after elbow surgery. Hernández had started at third base in the previous two games while dealing with right wrist soreness, and he produced offensively with an RBI double and a two-run homer. His offensive output has been limited since the Dodgers reacquired him, but he remains valued for clubhouse presence and defensive versatility. The Dodgers designated Santiago Espinal for assignment to create roster space, leaving his future dependent on trade, waivers, or potential free agency.
"Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández sustained a "significant tear" of his left oblique yesterday, manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Dylan Hernández of The California Post). Infielder Alex Freeland will be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take his spot on the active roster."
"Roberts didn't specify a timeline on Hernández, but it sounds like another extended absence is inevitable. Hernández just returned from a season-opening injured list stint on Monday. He'd undergone elbow surgery shortly after the World Series and needed the first couple months of the regular season to complete his rehab."
"Hernádez started the past two games at third base while was nursing right wrist soreness. (Roberts said Muncy will return to the lineup tonight against Colorado righty Tomoyuki Sugano.) Hernández hit an RBI double in his first at-bat of the season and drilled a two-run homer yesterday. He was 4-4 with three extra-base hits on the year."
"L.A. designated the out-of-options Santiago Espinal for assignment on Monday to open the active roster spot for Hernández's return. He'll need to be traded or waived this week and would likely become a free agent if he clears waivers. The Dodgers could try to re-sign him if it gets to that point, but all other teams will have an opportunity to add Espinal to their MLB rosters in the interim."
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