Kiké Hernandez Returns From IL, Dodgers DFA Espinal
Kiké Hernandez has been reinstated from the injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of their game against the Colorado Rockies. In a corresponding move, the team designated infielder Santiago Espinal for assignment. Hernandez had been recovering from an elbow procedure and played 12 games in Triple-A during his rehab stint.
- ▪Kiké Hernandez was reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
- ▪Santiago Espinal was designated for assignment as a corresponding move.
- ▪Hernandez had a lengthy rehab stint in Triple-A, playing 12 games.
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