"Hernández repaired a torn extensor tender in his left elbow after the season, which will cause him to miss next month's World Baseball Classic and the start of the 2026 season. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, right-hander Evan Phillips - whom the Dodgers signed to a one-year deal on Wednesday - was placed on the 60-day injured list as he continues to rehab from the Tommy John surgery he had last June."
"During the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, he played every game, mostly in left field. In Game 6, Hernández's catch and throw to Miguel Rojas at second sealed the Dodgers' 3-1 victory to force a Game 7. During Dodgers Fest, Rojas spoke to reporters about the importance of Hernández's presence in the Dodgers' pursuit to become the first back-to-back-to-back champions since the New York Yankees in 2000."
Kiké Hernández agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Dodgers and announced his return on Instagram. He underwent repair of a torn extensor tendon in his left elbow and will miss next month's World Baseball Classic and the start of the 2026 season. The Dodgers placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot while Phillips rehabs from Tommy John surgery. Hernández hit .203 with a .255 on-base percentage and .366 slugging in regular-season plate appearances but has stronger postseason numbers and made a pivotal play in the 2025 World Series. Third baseman Max Muncy received a one-year extension paying $7 million in 2027 with a $10 million club option for 2028.
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