"One potential move that many believed the Dodgers would make is re-signing Kiké Hernández, who underwent left elbow surgery at the start of the offseason and will be sidelined to begin the year. Hernández previously hinted that a reunion was possible, and it appears he will indeed be returning to L.A. for the 2026 season. Hernández posted on Instagram that he's sticking with the Dodgers, writing, "What else did you expect?!!! 3 in a row has a nice ring to it! #WeBack""
"Hernández is coming off a difficult 2025 season that saw him hit just .203/.255/.366 with eight doubles, 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 92 games. He missed nearly two months because of the left elbow trouble and wasn't his usual productive self in the playoffs. 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."
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed top free agents Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz and re-signed Miguel Rojas and Evan Phillips on one-year deals, creating their deepest roster in recent memory. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman indicated the team may still pursue minor upgrades before the regular season. Kiké Hernández underwent left elbow surgery and will begin the year sidelined, yet he has re-signed with the Dodgers for 2026. Hernández struggled in 2025, hitting .203/.255/.366 with eight doubles, 10 homers and 35 RBI in 92 games and missing nearly two months. Hernández made a pivotal running catch and throw in Game 6 of the World Series as the Dodgers captured their third title since 2020, making him a three-time champion with the team.
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