Availability
The Dodgers placed Enrique Hernandez on the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Hernandez will miss the start of the season. He is expected to return near the middle of the year.
Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said he is anticipating Enrique Hernandez to return in the middle of the season.
Fantasy Impact
Hernandez underwent elbow surgery back in November after he battled a lingering elbow issue throughout the summer last season. He recently re-signed with the Dodgers on a one-year deal.
The Dodgers have brought back Enrique Hernandez on a one-year deal.
Fantasy Impact
Hernandez and the Dodgers are once again running it back. He will remain in his platoon role against left-handed pitchers.
Enrique Hernandez underwent surgery on his left elbow Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. He had been playing through the injury throughout the second half and the postseason before opting for the procedure. The surgery will keep him out of the World Baseball Classic in March, and his availability for Opening Day is not yet known.
Fantasy Impact
Hernandez’s offseason procedure leaves his Opening Day status uncertain, though he is expected to miss the World Baseball Classic while recovering.
Enrique Hernandez went 1-for-4 in the win over the Mariners, contributing a home run and driving in two runs while scoring once.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s matchup, Hernandez is batting .196 with 10 home runs and 33 RBI across 90 games this season.