Dodgers prospect Kendall George undergoes season‑ending knee surgery after bat‑dog injury

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Kendall George, a 21‑year‑old outfielder, had a scope procedure on his left knee, ending his 2026 minor‑league season. The surgery follows an injury sustained on May 25 while dodging a "bat dog" at the Double‑A Tulsa Drillers’ ballpark, which left him hobbling off the field and later required a month of rehab.

George, ranked No. 11 in the Dodgers’ farm system by MLB Pipeline, posted an Instagram photo of his hospital bed with the caption “New knee for the kidddd. Bat dog: 1 KG: 0.” He is expected to be fully recovered by the start of spring training in 2027. The incident prompted the Tulsa affiliate to suspend its bat‑dog program. Prior to the injury, George had recorded a .332/.418/.399 line with 20 RBI and 31 walks in 55 games, and he had stolen 100 bases in High‑A during the 2025 season.