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2 clusters · 14 sources · 28 days · First seen 28 days ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Categories: SPORTS

Dodgers roster moves: Hernández, Ohtani, Díaz updates

Entities: Los Angeles Dodgers · Shohei Ohtani · Kiké Hernández · Dave Roberts · Edwin Díaz

Overview

The Dodgers continued to reshuffle their roster into 2026. After clearing space on July 1, 2025 by outrighting Jonathan Hernández and designating Wyatt Mills, they activated utility man Kiké Hernández on July 28, 2025, rewarding his comeback with a 4‑for‑4 debut. To accommodate him, Alex Freeland was optioned to Triple‑A Oklahoma City, where he remains in the minors for development.

A year later, on July 28, 2026, Hernández was again activated from the 60‑day injured list after a grade‑3 full oblique tear, following hyper‑baric therapy and a stem‑cell injection. Freeland was once more optioned to Triple‑A to create a roster spot. The Dodgers also re‑added closer Edwin Díaz after a three‑month elbow‑surgery recovery, designating Charlie Barnes for assignment. Two‑way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to resume pitching later in the season, with an improving left knee confirmed by MRI and a lubricant injection, while continuing in the designated‑hitter role.

Manager Dave Roberts reiterated that the club is “getting whole,” as Los Angeles pushes for another postseason run.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 6 SOURCES] Kiké Hernández was activated from the Dodgers’ 60‑day injured list on Tuesday. (Los Angeles Dodgers claim)
[● 6 SOURCES] Hernández had been sidelined since May 26 due to a left oblique strain. (He had been sidelined since May 26 because of a left oblique strain.)
[● 6 SOURCES] The oblique injury was a grade‑3 full tear. (Dodgers medical staff)
[● 6 SOURCES] Hernández accelerated recovery with hyperbaric‑chamber sessions and a stem‑cell injection. (Player interview)
[● 6 SOURCES] In his first two games back Hernández went 4‑for‑4 with a home run and two doubles. (Game recap)
[● 6 SOURCES] Alex Freeland was optioned to Triple‑A Oklahoma City to make room for Hernández. (Roster move announcement)
[● 6 SOURCES] Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are “getting whole” and expressed excitement about Hernández’s return. (Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are “getting whole” and are excited to have Hernández back.)
[● 6 SOURCES] Hernández is expected to play utility positions at second base, third base and the outfield, especially against left‑handed pitching. (He is expected to see regular duty at second base, third base and the outfield, particularly versus left‑handed pitchers)
[● 5 SOURCES] Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch again this season but the Dodgers are not rushing his return; his left knee is improving after an MRI and a lubricant injection. (Team spokesperson)
[● 5 SOURCES] Shohei Ohtani has a record of 8‑2 with a 1.79 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 85 2/3 innings pitched. (Season statistics)
[● 3 SOURCES] Edwin Díaz was activated from the 60‑day injured list after elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, and Charlie Barnes was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot. (Team announcement)

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 14 sources
Los Angeles Dodgers add back Kiké Hernández, Edwin Díaz and eye Shohei Ohtani’s return
Dodgers activate Kiké Hernández, expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch soon, and bring back closer Edwin Díaz after injuries, while roster moves clear space.
28 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Los Angeles Dodgers outright Jonathan Hernández, then DFA Wyatt Mills
The Dodgers outrighted reliever Jonathan Hernández to Triple‑A and, after recalling Wyatt Mills, designated him for assignment, promoting Charlie Barnes in his place.

Sources

alexasteinbruck.medium.com · battlefordsnow.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · cfjctoday.com · chatnewstoday.ca · full-count.jp · heavy.com · kob.com · mlbtraderumors.com · nypost.com · si.com · srnnews.com · worldbaseball.com · wtop.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history