Kiké Hernández moves closer to return to Dodgers from Triple-A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Kiké Hernández is nearing a return to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a successful rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. In his most recent game against Sacramento, Hernández recorded two hits, including a double, while continuing to recover from a left oblique strain. He began his rehab on July 17, is set to remain with Oklahoma City through the weekend, and could be activated for the Dodgers' upcoming homestand, starting Tuesday. This season, Hernández has struggled with injuries but has shown offensive promise during his rehab, hitting safely in all five games.
- •Hernández is 6-for-18 with two doubles, one home run, and one RBI in rehab.
- •He suffered a left oblique strain nearly two months ago.
- •The Dodgers' homestand begins Tuesday, where Hernández may be activated.
- •Hernández's versatility offers options for Dodgers' lineup management.
- •He has filled various roles for the team throughout his career.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Kiké Hernández’s fast-track rehab brings him back to the Dodgers sooner than expected
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Kiké Hernández to return Tuesday, Edwin Díaz on Wednesday
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Hernández Nearing Dodgers Return From Triple-A
"Kiké Hernández returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, two months after being sidelined with a severe oblique injury that occurred two days into his season debut. The utility man who turns 35 in late August missed the first two months of the season recovering from left elbow surgery. “I feel like everything is in a pretty good spot right now,” Hernández said.
"The Dodgers are looking to end their road trip with a record of 7-2, and they’ll be treated with a pleasant surprise once they begin their upcoming homestand on July 28. Kiké Hernández has played just two games this season, but he will be back on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners after missing two months […]
"Kiké Hernández continues making progress in his rehab assignment and could rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers next week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:36 AMKiké Hernández’s fast-track rehab brings him back to the Dodgers sooner than expected
Kiké Hernández returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, two months after being sidelined with a severe oblique injury that occurred two days into his season debut. The utility man who turns 35 in late August missed the first two months of the season recovering from left elbow surgery. “I feel like everything is in a pretty good spot right now,” Hernández said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:04 PMKiké Hernández to return Tuesday, Edwin Díaz on Wednesday
The Dodgers are looking to end their road trip with a record of 7-2, and they’ll be treated with a pleasant surprise once they begin their upcoming homestand on July 28. Kiké Hernández has played just two games this season, but he will be back on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners after missing two months […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 2:00 AMHernández Nearing Dodgers Return From Triple-A
Kiké Hernández continues making progress in his rehab assignment and could rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers next week.
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