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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Kiké Hernández is progressing ahead of schedule in his recovery from left elbow surgery performed in November 2025. He began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 6, 2026, going 1-for-3 with a double in his debut. Hernández reported feeling fully healthy for the first time in about a year during his first rehab game. He is eligible to return to the Dodgers on May 24, with an expected activation around May 25. The utility player is a three-time World Series champion who brings valuable leadership, defensive versatility, and clutch postseason experience to the team. His rehab performance has been impressive, and he is expected to address the Dodgers' offensive inconsistencies upon return.
Strengths
- + Progressing ahead of schedule in recovery
- + Strong rehab debut: 1-for-3 with a double
- + Reports feeling fully healthy for first time in ~1 year
- + Three-time World Series champion with clutch postseason experience
- + Defensive versatility (can play multiple positions)
- + Valuable clubhouse presence and leadership
- + Expected to address Dodgers' offensive struggles
- + Fans and organization confident in his return
Weaknesses
- - Still on 60-day injured list
- - Missed entire 2026 season to date
- - Missed all of Spring Training 2026
- - Previous season (2025) limited to 92 games due to injuries
- - 2025 performance was subpar: .203 BA, 10 HR, 35 RBI, .621 OPS
- - History of left elbow issues (inflammation in July-August 2025, surgery in November 2025)
- - Recovery will be measured by how he handles consecutive days of play
- - Age 34 - durability concerns given injury history
Injury Status: IL-60
About
Kike Hernández is a first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers