Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández has ‘significant tear’ to oblique; timeline TBD
Kiké Hernández of the Dodgers has been diagnosed with a significant tear to his oblique muscle. This injury will likely keep him out for an extended period, potentially up to two months or more. Hernández expressed his disappointment on social media but remains optimistic about his recovery.
- ▪Hernández had an MRI that revealed a significant tear to his oblique after leaving a game early.
- ▪He had just returned from missing the first two months of the season due to elbow surgery.
- ▪The Dodgers have called up infielder Alex Freeland to replace Hernández on the roster.
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MLB Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández has ‘significant tear’ to oblique; timeline TBD By Jack Harris Published May 27, 2026, 8:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Dodgers aren’t sure precisely how long Kiké Hernández will be out. They just know his return won’t be anytime soon. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images A day after leaving only his second game of the season with an oblique strain, Hernández had an MRI on Wednesday that revealed a “significant tear” to the side muscle, manager Dave Roberts said.
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