Dodgers to Activate Kike Hernandez from IL Imminently
Kike Hernandez is set to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' active roster after missing the entire 2026 season due to elbow surgery. His activation comes at a crucial time as teammate Max Muncy is sidelined with a wrist injury. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Hernandez is likely to start at third base in the upcoming game.
- ▪Kike Hernandez will be activated from the injured list on Monday.
- ▪Max Muncy is expected to miss the game due to a wrist injury.
- ▪Hernandez has been recovering from elbow surgery since the start of the season.
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