Dodgers make major roster move with Teoscar Hernández IL decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled outfielder and first baseman Ryan Ward to replace Teoscar Hernández, who will be going on the injured list with a hamstring strain. 

Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic shared the news via X. 

The Dodgers will recall Ryan Ward with Teoscar Hernández going on the IL with his hamstring strain, source tells The Athletic.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced after their win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday that Hernández will be going on the IL. 

"Disappointing," Roberts said. "He's been playing so well, and he's a big part of what we're doing. So to lose him for any length of time is not great."

The 33-year-old has been stellar to start the season for Los Angeles. He was hitting .276 with a .784 OPS. After being dropped in the lineup to as low as the eighth spot, he has been on a surge.

Hernández started in all but six games for the Dodgers this season.

Dodgers continue dealing with injury issues across roster 

As Ward, he will come back up the majors after a brief stint from April 19-21. The 28-year-old recorded two hits in his first six at-bats when he was last with the Dodgers big league club. 

The injury couldn't have come at a worse time, as the Dodgers were already down an outfielder, fellow Hernández, Kiké. The Puerto Rican Hernández went back into the IL just two games after returning from it due to a left oblique strain. 

He is expected to miss six to eight weeks with the injury. 

Injuries have been an issue for the Dodgers in May as their top two pitchers, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, hit the IL earlier in the month. 

It’s been a struggle for the Dodgers in that area, but despite that, they still remain arguably the deepest team in baseball and currently own the second-best record in the league.

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