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Beginning rehab stint Tuesday Hernandez (elbow) will kick of a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hernandez is set for his first game action since undergoing surgery on his left elbow last November. The super-utility man is currently on the 60-day IL and isn't eligible to be activated until May 24, and there seems to be a good chance that he'll be ready to join the big-league Dodgers on that day. In his initial rehab appearance Tuesday, Hernandez is playing third base and batting second for OKC.

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Rehab assignment this week Hernandez (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment this week, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hernandez is working his way back from surgery on his left (non-throwing) elbow. He is on the 60-day injured list and not eligible to return until May 24, but all signs point to him being activated that day. Once he does make it back, Hernandez will be deployed by the Dodgers against left-handed pitching.

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Takes batting practice Saturday Hernandez (elbow) took on-field batting practice at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Impact Hernandez underwent left elbow surgery in mid-November and is currently on the 60-day IL. Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that the utility man is progressing well and indicated that he would be "shocked" if Hernandez isn't ready to return when first eligible. Once he's activated, Hernandez isn't likely to be an everyday player, but he'll give the Dodgers positional versatility with his ability to play nearly everywhere in the infield and outfield.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing late-May return Hernandez (elbow) said Wednesday that he's optimistic about being activated from the 60-day injured list when first eligible May 24, Jack Vita of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact On the mend from Nov. 14 extensor repair procedure on his left elbow, Hernandez took a major step forward in his recovery process by hitting a baseball Wednesday for the first time since his surgery. Hernandez will still need to advance to facing live pitching in addition to proving that the elbow injury doesn't compromise him as a fielder before the Dodgers clear him for what will be an extended minor-league rehab assignment. Once activated, Hernandez projects to fill a utility role for the Dodgers and is likely to see most of his starts against left-handed pitching.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL The Dodgers placed Hernandez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Saturday, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact The move creates space on the Dodgers' 40-man roster for Jack Suwinski, who was claimed off waivers from the Pirates on Saturday. Hernandez is expected to miss the first several months of the regular season while he recovers from offseason elbow surgery, though the team is hopeful that he'll resume a hitting program soon.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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