Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández sidelined by a ‘significant tear’ in his left oblique
Kiké Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been placed on the injured list due to a significant tear in his left oblique. The injury was confirmed by an MRI, but no recovery timeline has been provided. Alex Freeland has been called up to take his place on the roster.
- ▪Kiké Hernández sustained a significant tear in his left oblique during batting practice.
- ▪Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the injury after an MRI was conducted.
- ▪Alex Freeland has been called up from Triple-A to replace Hernández on the roster.
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