ENRIQUE HERNÁNDEZ NEWS

Will not be ready Opening Day Hernandez (elbow) said on Adam Ottavino's "Baseball & Coffee" podcast that he will miss the first "month or two" next season.

Impact Hernandez revealed that the left elbow surgery he had earlier this month was a full extensor repair after the tendon tore completely off the bone. The utility man played through the injury for the second half of the regular season and playoffs, electing to delay a procedure until the offseason. Hernandez is currently a free agent and could wait until his rehab is farther along before signing with a new team.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes elbow surgery Hernandez underwent surgery on his left elbow Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hernandez had been playing through an elbow injury during the entire second half of the season and the postseason, and he's now elected to go under the knife to address the issue. His procedure will force him to miss the World Baseball Classic in March, though his status for Opening Day remains unknown.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers October legend Kiké Hernández knows why he's so great in MLB playoffs Enrique Hernandez has been a mainstay in deep postseason runs for 10 years.

OCTOBER 24 • USATODAY.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Phillies Lose in Heartbreaker, Cubs Force Decisive Game 5

The Phillies nearly forced Game 5 until they didn't, the Cubs succeeded at their goal, and more from Thursday's MLB postseason action.

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Jazz Chisholm, Yankees Force Game 3 Against Red Sox

The Yankees outscored the Red Sox and Trevor Story, the Padres won while Mason Miller spewed flames, the Dodgers advanced and more from Wedn...

OCTOBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Drawing start in left field Hernandez will start in left field and bat eighth Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Reds.

Impact Michael Conforto was not included on the Dodgers' wild-card roster, and it's Hernandez who will get the first opportunity in left field against Hunter Greene and the Reds. Hernandez posted a .975 OPS with two home runs over his final eight regular-season contests and is a career .278/.353/.522 with 15 homers in 86 playoff games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Enrique Hernandez's 9th-inning double gives Dodgers win over Mariners Deadspin | Enrique Hernandez's 9th-inning double gives Dodgers win over Mariners

SEPTEMBER 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

Three-hit effort in win Hernandez went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Hernandez delivered the decisive hit, a two-run double in the top of the ninth inning, in this game. His playing time has been sporadic this season, though he has now started three straight games while Max Muncy (lower body) has been out of the lineup. Hernandez is up to a .206/.259/.373 slash line with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 30 runs scored, eight doubles and no stolen bases across 252 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Three-hit effort in win Hernandez went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Hernandez delivered the decisive hit, a two-run double in the top of the ninth inning, in this game. His playing time has been sporadic this season, though he has now started three straight games while Max Muncy (lower body) has been out of the lineup. Hernandez is up to a .206/.259/.373 slash line with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 30 runs scored, eight doubles and no stolen bases across 252 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Enrique Hernandez's 9th-inning double gives Dodgers win over Mariners Enrique Hernandez's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning broke a tie as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the host Seattle Mariner...

SEPTEMBER 28 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Swats homer Tuesday Hernandez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Hernandez continues to fill a versatile role for the Dodgers, but he hasn't hit well enough to stay in the lineup regularly since returning from an elbow injury. He's gone just 7-for-39 (.179) over 14 games since his return Aug. 26. The utility player has a .192/.248/.346 slash line with nine homers, 30 RBI, 26 runs scored and five doubles across 86 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after four straight starts Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hernandez will head to the bench Sunday after he had started in each of the last four games -- three at third base, one at first base -- while going 4-for-14 with three RBI and two runs. The Dodgers should be able to find regular room for Hernandez in the lineup against left-handed pitching during the final month of the season, but the right-handed-hitting utility player could find playing time versus righties more difficult to come by in September. Los Angeles is expected to get Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) back from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, and Tommy Edman (ankle) looks to be on the cusp of a rehab assignment and will soon give the Dodgers another utility option.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kiké Hernández's Face Said It All After Freddie Freeman's Incredible Scoop Freddie Freeman made a play at first that really impressed Enrique Hernandez.

AUGUST 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dodgers stump Reds to set up sweep Clayton Kershaw went five strong innings and Enrique Hernandez drove in the go-ahead run in his return to the starting lineup as the Los Ang...

AUGUST 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez (elbow) comes off IL Deadspin | Dodgers’ Enrique Hernandez (elbow) comes off IL

AUGUST 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Returns from IL The Dodgers activated Hernandez (elbow) from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Hernandez isn't listed in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener, but he'll see his first action since July 5 over the next few days now that he's made a full recovery from left elbow inflammation. Manager Dave Roberts noted Monday that Hernandez will draw starts Tuesday and Wednesday, per Jon Paul Hoornstra of Newsweek.com. Hernandez was hitting just .083 with one home run, four RBI and two runs scored in his last 10 appearances before going down with the injury.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from IL Hernandez (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Hernandez isn't listed in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener, but he should see his first action since July 5 at some point over the next few days after recovering from left elbow inflammation. He was hitting just .083 with one home run, four RBI and two runs scored in his last 10 appearances before going down with the injury.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Hernandez (elbow) went 2-for-3 with a single and an RBI double in his first rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Hernandez got the start at designated hitter in what was his first game action since he went down with left elbow inflammation in early July. The utility player will need a few more rehab games before rejoining the Dodgers' active roster, perhaps before the end of the month.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Hernandez (elbow) went 2-for-3 with a single and an RBI double in his first rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Hernandez got the start at designated hitter in what was his first game action since he went down with left elbow inflammation in early July. The utility player will need a few more rehab games before rejoining the Dodgers' active roster, perhaps before the end of the month.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in BP Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Hernandez (elbow) took part in batting practice Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hernandez had been able to take part in baseball activities for more than a week, but being able to take at-bats against live pitching is especially notable, given that swinging the bat had been presenting the most discomfort for him while he attempted to play through his left elbow injury before landing on the shelf July 7. According to Sonja Chen of MLB.com, Hernandez is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City this week, potentially setting the utility player up for a return from the 10-day injured list before the end of August.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for early September return Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Hernandez (elbow) is feeling pain-free and could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list in early September, Sonja Chen of MLB...

Impact Less than a week ago, Roberts expressed some uncertainty whether Hernandez would be ready to return from the IL before season's end, but the 33-year-old utility player has evidently made some significant strides in his recovery from left elbow inflammation in recent days. According to MLB.com, Roberts said that Hernandez has reached a point in his rehab that he's able to ramp up his involvement in baseball activities. Hernandez has already done some throwing, running and fielding grounders, but swinging the bat without discomfort will be the major hurdle that he'll need to clear before heading out on a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not guaranteed to return Hernandez (elbow) is not guaranteed to play again in 2025, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Impact Hernandez has been on the shelf since early July due to left elbow inflammation, but he has yet to resume baseball activities. Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that the team is "hopeful" that the 33-year-old will be able to return before the end of the season, but nothing is guaranteed. Hernandez has posted a disappointing .195 average with eight home runs, 22 RBI and 23 runs scored over 169 at-bats in 72 games this year.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Still not doing baseball activities Hernandez (elbow) has yet to resume baseball activities, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Dodgers remain optimistic that Hernandez will return from his left elbow inflammation before the end of the season, but it appears it will not happen anytime soon. Hernandez has been sidelined since early July.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Looking to Address Bench at Trade Deadline Amid Injuries The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to add a utility player at the trade deadline amid the team’s injuries to Max Muncy and Enrique Hernande...

JULY 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM