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The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning to get back on track after a rough stretch in the early part of May. The team is starting to get healthier and looks more cohesive as a unit.
Earlier in the week, Los Angeles welcomed back fan favorite Kiké Hernández, who had been sidelined following offseason surgery. He made an immediate impact in his season debut on Monday.
“Utilityman Kike Hernandez made his season debut in a 5-3 win against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. He went 2 for 2 with an RBI double down the third base line while batting ninth and starting at third base,” ESPN wrote.
Hernández stayed hot on Tuesday, collecting two more hits at the plate. However, on his final at-bat, he was seen grimacing as he ran down the line. It was later revealed that he suffered an oblique injury.
“Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernandez exited Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies with a left oblique strain, the team announced during the matchup,” SI’s Valentina Martinez wrote.
It was an unfortunate setback for Hernández just as he was returning. After the game, he spoke with the media and appeared visibly frustrated, revealing that he first felt the injury flare up during batting practice.
“A “defeated” Kiké Hernández said he first hurt his oblique yesterday during batting practice. Thought he could play through it. Said his home run swing was full of pain. Then felt it when swinging and running on the double. Clearly and understandably frustrated after,” The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya posted.
Hernández is no stranger to playing through injuries, as he did so frequently last season. However, had he spoken up earlier, it may have prevented the issue from becoming more severe.
The full extent of the injury will not be known until imaging is completed. If it is a significant oblique strain, it raises questions about how much of it could have been avoided had he reported the discomfort sooner.
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