Kike Hernandez focusing on two key areas on rehab assignment

"“I mean, it's basically still like the first week of spring training for me, so as far as my elbow and my health, I feel good,” Hernández said. “Still trying to get ready, getting my rhythm and have my body feel good enough to play a full game, trying to get timing and all that at the plate.”"

"The 34-year-old has yet to play a full game during his time with the Comets, logging 35 innings at third base across his six appearances. Hernández is getting his legs under him at the plate, but tallied three hits in four at-bats in his last game. He now has five hits in 19 at-bats so far."

"Hernández can be on rehab for up to 20 days, so he has a max of nine days remaining before returning to the Dodgers. He may not bring much in the way of offensive ability, but his presence in the clubhouse and defensive versatility will be a welcome addition when the time is right."

"Hernández's impending activation raises the question of which member of the 26-man roster will be involved in the corresponding move. The Dodgers may have tipped their hand with the recent restructuring of Santiago Espinal's contract. Espinal earned a spot on the Opening Day roster with a good performance during Spring Training, but he has largely struggled through the first month-and-a-half of the regular season."

Kiké Hernández started the season on the Dodgers’ 60-day injured list after left elbow surgery and has been on a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets since May 5. He reports feeling healthy and compares his progress to the first week of spring training, focusing on building physical capability, rhythm, timing, and the ability to play a full game. He has not yet played a full game, totaling 35 innings at third base across six appearances. At the plate, he has three hits in his last four at-bats and five hits in 19 at-bats overall. His rehab can last up to 20 days, leaving about nine days before a potential return, which will require a corresponding 26-man roster move.

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