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Set to resume swinging soon Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Sunday that Hernandez (elbow) should resume taking swings soon, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hernandez underwent surgery in November to repair a torn tendon in his left elbow and isn't expected to be ready to make his 2026 debut for the Dodgers until around the middle of the season, according to Gomes. The 34-year-old utility player will likely be eased into his hitting program by taking swings off a tee or against soft-toss pitching before eventually getting cleared to take part in live batting practice. Since the surgery was to Hernandez's non-throwing elbow, he should be able to take part in defensive drills throughout the spring.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Dodgers' Max Muncy, Enrique Hernandez agree to deals Deadspin | Dodgers' Max Muncy, Enrique Hernandez agree to deals

FEBRUARY 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Dodgers' Max Muncy agrees to deal, Enrique Hernandez back Deadspin | Dodgers' Max Muncy agrees to deal, Enrique Hernandez back

FEBRUARY 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

Re-ups with Dodgers The Dodgers re-signed Hernandez (elbow) to a one-year contract Thursday, Hernandez announced in an Instagram post.

Impact It had been considered a formality that Hernandez would return to the Dodgers. He is recovering from left elbow surgery and is expected to begin the season on the 60-day injured list, per Noah Camras of DodgersNation.com. Once healthy, Hernandez will operate in a utility role, seeing much of his action versus left-handed pitching. The 34-year-old has hit just .219/.270/.370 over the last two regular seasons, but he's a career .272/.339/.486 hitter in the postseason.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will not be ready Opening Day Hernandez (elbow) said on Adam Ottavino's "Baseball & Coffee" podcast that he will miss the first "month or two" next season.

Impact Hernandez revealed that the left elbow surgery he had earlier this month was a full extensor repair after the tendon tore completely off the bone. The utility man played through the injury for the second half of the regular season and playoffs, electing to delay a procedure until the offseason. Hernandez is currently a free agent and could wait until his rehab is farther along before signing with a new team.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes elbow surgery Hernandez underwent surgery on his left elbow Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hernandez had been playing through an elbow injury during the entire second half of the season and the postseason, and he's now elected to go under the knife to address the issue. His procedure will force him to miss the World Baseball Classic in March, though his status for Opening Day remains unknown.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kiké came up CLUTCH with the game on the line! 😤

Kiké came up CLUTCH with the game on the line! 😤

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kiké speaks on the chance to go back-to-back! 🏆

Kiké speaks on the chance to go back-to-back! 🏆

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kiké Hernández is HIM 😤

Kiké Hernández is HIM 😤

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

👉 This duo liked that Kiké Hernandez HR

👉 This duo liked that Kiké Hernandez HR

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kiké Hernández hits solo HR to trim Dodgers' deficit against Blue Jays

Kiké Hernández hits solo HR to trim Dodgers' deficit against Blue Jays

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Not a bad way to start the ballgame 😤

Not a bad way to start the ballgame 😤

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers October legend Kiké Hernández knows why he's so great in MLB playoffs Enrique Hernandez has been a mainstay in deep postseason runs for 10 years.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Drawing start in left field Hernandez will start in left field and bat eighth Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Reds.

Impact Michael Conforto was not included on the Dodgers' wild-card roster, and it's Hernandez who will get the first opportunity in left field against Hunter Greene and the Reds. Hernandez posted a .975 OPS with two home runs over his final eight regular-season contests and is a career .278/.353/.522 with 15 homers in 86 playoff games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Enrique Hernandez's 9th-inning double gives Dodgers win over Mariners Deadspin | Enrique Hernandez's 9th-inning double gives Dodgers win over Mariners

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Three-hit effort in win Hernandez went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Hernandez delivered the decisive hit, a two-run double in the top of the ninth inning, in this game. His playing time has been sporadic this season, though he has now started three straight games while Max Muncy (lower body) has been out of the lineup. Hernandez is up to a .206/.259/.373 slash line with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 30 runs scored, eight doubles and no stolen bases across 252 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three-hit effort in win Hernandez went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Hernandez delivered the decisive hit, a two-run double in the top of the ninth inning, in this game. His playing time has been sporadic this season, though he has now started three straight games while Max Muncy (lower body) has been out of the lineup. Hernandez is up to a .206/.259/.373 slash line with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 30 runs scored, eight doubles and no stolen bases across 252 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enrique Hernandez's 9th-inning double gives Dodgers win over Mariners Enrique Hernandez's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning broke a tie as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the host Seattle Mariner...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Swats homer Tuesday Hernandez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Hernandez continues to fill a versatile role for the Dodgers, but he hasn't hit well enough to stay in the lineup regularly since returning from an elbow injury. He's gone just 7-for-39 (.179) over 14 games since his return Aug. 26. The utility player has a .192/.248/.346 slash line with nine homers, 30 RBI, 26 runs scored and five doubles across 86 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after four straight starts Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hernandez will head to the bench Sunday after he had started in each of the last four games -- three at third base, one at first base -- while going 4-for-14 with three RBI and two runs. The Dodgers should be able to find regular room for Hernandez in the lineup against left-handed pitching during the final month of the season, but the right-handed-hitting utility player could find playing time versus righties more difficult to come by in September. Los Angeles is expected to get Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) back from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, and Tommy Edman (ankle) looks to be on the cusp of a rehab assignment and will soon give the Dodgers another utility option.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kiké Hernández's Face Said It All After Freddie Freeman's Incredible Scoop Freddie Freeman made a play at first that really impressed Enrique Hernandez.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dodgers stump Reds to set up sweep Clayton Kershaw went five strong innings and Enrique Hernandez drove in the go-ahead run in his return to the starting lineup as the Los Ang...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez (elbow) comes off IL Deadspin | Dodgers’ Enrique Hernandez (elbow) comes off IL

AUGUST 26, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM