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Dodgers Make Move After Teoscar Hernandez Injury News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin M. Groe | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 6:54 PM ET

Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is in his tenth major-league season and second with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

After signing a one-year deal with Los Angeles in 2024, Hernandez delivered a career year, batting .272 and smashing 33 home runs, earning his second All-Star appearance, winning the Home Run Derby and playing a pivotal role in the Dodgers’ World Series championship run.

As a result, his future in Los Angeles was secured this past offseason when he signed a three-year, $66 million contract, locking him in through the 2027 season.

Hernandez missed Sunday’s matchup against the Houston Astros after fouling a ball off his left foot on Saturday, forcing him out of the lineup and leaving Los Angeles to adjust its outfield alignment.

On Monday, the Dodgers recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed infielder/outfielder Kiké Hernández on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

The Dodgers recalled OF James Outman, selected the contract of RHP Julian Fernández, optioned LHP Justin Wrobleski and placed IF/OF Kiké Hernández on the injured list with left elbow inflammation. In order to make room for Fernández on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers designated IF…
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 7, 2025

If Teoscar Hernandez sits out a second straight game, Outman—who finished third in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2023—could see action in right field. With Kiké Hernandez sidelined, the Dodgers will be forced to lean on alternative options to cover the outfield.

Tommy Edman, the Dodgers’ versatile utility man who can cover both infield and outfield, suffered a hairline fracture in his right pinky toe Saturday and was scratched from Sunday’s lineup—leaving L.A. without another outfield option for the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Los Angeles has already endured injuries to pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, but the recent losses among key position players will test the organization’s offensive depth.

With the All-Star break approaching, the Dodgers will need healthy contributors on offense to maintain their seven-game NL West lead over the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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