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Dodgers roster moves: Hernández, Ohtani, Díaz updates

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Dodgers roster moves: Hernández activation, Freeland option Hernández, Ohtani, Díaz updates

The Dodgers cleared continued to reshuffle their roster into 2026. After clearing space on July 1, 2025 by outrighting pitcher Jonathan Hernández and designating infielder Wyatt Mills. On July 28, 2025 Mills, they activated utility man Kiké Hernández from the 60‑day injured list after a grade‑3 left‑oblique strain, on July 28, 2025, rewarding him his comeback with a home run, two doubles and a 4‑for‑4 debut. To make room, accommodate him, Alex Freeland was optioned to Triple‑A Oklahoma City. Hernández’s recovery involved daily 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 sessions therapy and a stem‑cell injection, cutting injection. Freeland was once more optioned to Triple‑A to create a projected roster spot. The Dodgers also re‑added closer Edwin Díaz after a three‑month timeline elbow‑surgery recovery, designating Charlie Barnes for assignment. Two‑way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to about five weeks. After his initial two‑game surge he re‑injured the oblique in batting practice, prompting a short rehab stint resume pitching later in Triple‑A where he hit 8‑for‑24 the season, with an improving left knee confirmed by MRI and a homer. He rejoined the active roster ahead of lubricant injection, while continuing in the Seattle Mariners series. designated‑hitter role. Manager Dave Roberts said reiterated that the club is “getting whole,” and expects Hernández to see regular duty at second base, third base and the outfield, especially versus left‑handed pitching, as Los Angeles pursues a possible three‑peat. Freeland remains in the minors to continue his development. pushes for another postseason run.

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  1. 2026-07-30 04:36 UTC Dodgers roster moves: Hernández, Ohtani, Díaz updates
  2. 2026-07-29 10:46 UTC Dodgers roster moves: Hernández activation, Freeland option
  3. 2026-07-29 09:04 UTC Dodgers roster moves: Kiké Hernández returns
  4. 2026-07-29 08:47 UTC Los Angeles Dodgers roster moves

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