#kike-hernandez

#kike-hernandez

This was an expected roster move for the Dodgers as Hernández is still recovering from left elbow surgery he underwent at the start of the offseason. That's also what delayed Hernández re-signing with the club until Feb. 12, as the Dodgers did not want to use a roster space on an injured player if it was not necessary. Hernández and the Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract for the 2026 season.

"Kike's progressing well, obviously he's in a place where he should be starting swinging here pretty soon," Gomes said. "We're going to be very mindful of how we progress into this, making sure that when he comes back he's not only healthy, but healthy and ready to perform. ...He's in a good place and really where he should be as far as the rehab schedule."

With my elbow, I couldn't hit in between series. The first time I was able to swing was two days before the World Series, when we flew into Toronto and had an optional workout. You do what you need to do. I was like, well I didn't get live ABs, so I need to get on Trajekt. I faced Gausman for a little bit, but I've faced Gausman a lot. So even if my timing is not right, at least I know what it feels like. So I was like, I want to face Yesavage because we thought Yesavage was starting Game 1. We started moving the Trajekt, and sure enough, the Trajekt doesn't even get as high as his release point.

You know you got the money that you got for a reason," Hernández said. "It's not because you project. They didn't give you the money because of what they think they can do to your stuff. They gave you the money because of who you are.

"Somehow I was able to hear the bat broke, even with that crowd," Hernandez told Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. "And the crazy thing is that I had no idea where the ball was, because it was in the lights the whole time. Given the situation of the game - World Series on the line, and how good I was hitting tonight - I was like, 'It's going to hit me in the face, but I'm not stopping, I'm not pulling up. Then at the very end, the ball came out of the lights and went in my glove."

On Oct. 19, 2017, Kiké Hernández had the game of his life for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Hernández's remarkable performance helped the Dodgers advance to their first World Series in 29 years. The Dodgers did not waste any time getting on the scoreboard in their clinching game, and Hernández was a big reason for that.

Los Angeles Dodgers utility star Kiké Hernandez was forced to exit Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds early due to back tightness. Hernandez was 2-for-3 before being replaced in the bottom of the sixth inning by Alex Call. After the game, manager Dave Roberts confirmed the injury, but said Hernandez would be good to go for Wednesday's Game 2. "He's playing tomorrow," Roberts said. "He has some back tightness. Just trying to take care in this particular game, getting him ready for tomorrow and beyond. But he'll be in there tomorrow."

Kiké Hernández was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation, which has hindered his batting despite not affecting his defense.