Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández back where he belongs: ‘Clown in the clubhouse’
Kiké Hernández has returned to the Dodgers after recovering from elbow surgery, marking the start of his ninth season with the team. Known for his playful personality and significant postseason contributions, Hernández has become a beloved figure in Dodgers history. His impressive playoff performances have solidified his status as one of the franchise's greatest postseason players.
- ▪Kiké Hernández underwent elbow surgery in the offseason and was activated from the injured list on Monday.
- ▪He is known for his acrobatics defensively and power offensively, as well as his playful antics in the clubhouse.
- ▪Hernández has made significant contributions in the postseason, including memorable home runs that helped the Dodgers advance in critical games.
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Dylan Hernandez MLB Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández back where he belongs: ‘Clown in the clubhouse’ By Dylan Hernandez Published May 25, 2026, 9:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Kiké Hernández was still in an anesthetic haze when he woke up from the elbow operation he underwent in the offseason, so forgive him if the details of this story aren’t entirely accurate. But as far as he could recall, when he came to, his surgeon told him his injury was the worst of its kind that he’d ever seen. “I don’t know how you played,” Dr. Neal ElAttrache told him. 5 World Series hero Kiké Hernández, after beginning the season on the IL following elbow surgery, returned to the Dodgers lineup on Monday night.
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