Kendall George to undergo knee surgery after bat dog incident
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Kendall George is set for knee surgery after injuring the joint while avoiding a bat dog during a minor league game. George had initially returned from the injury, but recent soreness led to his placement on the injured list. The knee surgery comes as the Dodgers also traded fellow outfield prospect Zyhir Hope. George humorously noted on Instagram, 'New knee for the kidddd… Bat dog: 1 KG: 0,' highlighting the fluke nature of his injury. Recovery time remains to be determined as he addresses the meniscus issue related to the incident.
- •Kendall George injured his knee avoiding a bat dog.
- •He is scheduled for surgery after recent soreness.
- •George shared a humorous statement about his injury on Instagram.
- •The Dodgers traded Zyhir Hope before George's injury was disclosed.
- •George previously returned to play after the original injury.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers prospect undergoes surgery two months after freak injury
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers prospect Kendall George to undergo knee surgery months after viral bat dog incident
"When Dodgers prospect Kendall George was initially scratched from a game with Double-A Tulsa last Saturday, there was a thought he might be getting traded. Turned out, the speedy outfielder had...
"The Dodgers prospect is getting surgery on his knee he injured avoiding a bat dog.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:16 PMDodgers prospect undergoes surgery two months after freak injury
When Dodgers prospect Kendall George was initially scratched from a game with Double-A Tulsa last Saturday, there was a thought he might be getting traded. Turned out, the speedy outfielder had...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 7:12 PMDodgers prospect Kendall George to undergo knee surgery months after viral bat dog incident
The Dodgers prospect is getting surgery on his knee he injured avoiding a bat dog.
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