Dodgers get their 'clown in the clubhouse' back as Kiké Hernández returns from surgery
Kiké Hernández has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from offseason elbow surgery. He is set to make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies, filling in for the injured Max Muncy. Hernández's return is expected to bring energy and intensity to the team as they navigate the season.
- ▪Kiké Hernández missed the first 53 games of the season due to elbow surgery.
- ▪He will play at second and third base and may also pinch hit.
- ▪Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the positive impact of Hernández's energy on the team.
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