Dodgers Place IF Kike Hernandez (Oblique) on IL, Recall Alex Freeland
MRI results showed a significant tear in Hernández’s left oblique, and he is expected to miss six to eight weeks, Roberts said.
- On Wednesday, the Dodgers placed utility man Kiké Hernández on the injured list after an MRI revealed a significant tear in his left oblique, sidelining him six to eight weeks.
- In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled infielder Alex Freeland from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill the roster vacancy created by Hernández's injury.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he will prioritize Freeland over Hyeseong Kim at second base, citing Kim's struggles: 7 for 44 with 17 strikeouts over his previous 16 games.
- Freeland may also see opportunities at third base while Max Muncy eases back into the lineup after missing four games from a wrist injury suffered on Friday.
- Elsewhere in the organization, top outfield prospect Kendall George suffered a significant knee injury on Monday with Double-A Tulsa, interrupting a season where he hit.333 with 26 stolen bases in 43 games.
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Dodgers utility player Kike Hernandez was placed on the injured list due to a "significant tear" in his left oblique muscle.
An MRI confirmed a tear in the left oblique and there is no definite date for his return
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Marietta Daily JournalDodgers place IF Kike Hernandez (oblique) on IL, recall Alex Freeland
The Los Angeles Dodgers returned infielder Kike Hernandez to the injured list on Wednesday due to a left oblique strain. With Hernandez back on the shelf after a mere two-game return, infielder Alex Freeland has been recalled in a corresponding…
Alex Freeland gets another opportunity with Dodgers in wake of Kiké Hernandez’s injury
Hernandez will be sidelined for weeks after suffering a “significant tear” in his left oblique. Freeland was recalled from Triple-A and will get some “runway” again after being demoted earlier this season.
Kiké Hernández's oblique shows 'significant tear' as utility man returns to IL
The Dodgers place utility man Kiké Hernández on the injured list after an MRI exam shows a "significant tear" in his left oblique. How will Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim fill in?
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