Dodgers option Alex Freeland and activate Kike Hernandez from injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned Alex Freeland to the minors and activated Kike Hernandez from the injured list. Freeland struggled in his time with the team, posting a.231 batting average in the majors while excelling in Triple-A. Hernandez returns to the lineup after showing promise both in his limited regular season appearances and performance in the minors. His return is expected to reinforce the Dodgers' roster as they approach the postseason.
- •Kike Hernandez activated after stint on injured list
- •Alex Freeland optioned back to minors
- •Freeland hit.231/.309/.313 in the majors
- •Hernandez performed well in minor leagues
- •Hernandez's versatility could provide lineup depth
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kiké Hernández is back, Alex Freeland optioned to Triple-A
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Option Alex Freeland, Activate Kike Hernandez From Injured List
"Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández is back, activated off the injured list on Tuesday as expected before the start of a series against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Alex Freeland was the odd man out, optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hernández’s season now includes two long stints on the injured list. He missed the […]
"The Dodgers have made a long-awaited roster move, adding Kike Hernandez from the injured list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:05 AMKiké Hernández is back, Alex Freeland optioned to Triple-A
Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández is back, activated off the injured list on Tuesday as expected before the start of a series against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Alex Freeland was the odd man out, optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hernández’s season now includes two long stints on the injured list. He missed the […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:29 PMDodgers Option Alex Freeland, Activate Kike Hernandez From Injured List
The Dodgers have made a long-awaited roster move, adding Kike Hernandez from the injured list.
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