Dodgers Make Teoscar Hernandez Announcement Before Diamondbacks Series

Hernandez had been on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain since May 6, and will now return to the Dodgers' lineup following a rehab stint with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Through his first 33 games of the 2025 season, Hernandez was off to a hot start. He had 41 hits, 21 runs, 10 doubles, 9 home runs, and 34 RBI. He also walked 4 times compared to 25 strikeouts. 

His batting average after 130 at-bats was .315, and his OPS was sitting at .933 before his injury. Now that he's returned to the Dodgers lineup, he'll hope to pick up where he left off and continue being a force in the heart of the Dodgers lineup.

Outman heads back to Triple-A after a brief stint in the Majors. In his nine games, Outman had 24 at-bats where he collected 3 hits, 5 runs, 2 home runs, and 4 RBI. He also struck out 13 times and walked 3 times.

While Outman hit just .125 and had an OPS of .597, he was great in the field, mainly playing in center field. His offensive production wasn't great, but Outman showcased his potential as a defender before being sent down. He'll head back to Triple-A, where he sported a .254 batting average before being called up.

The Dodgers signed Hernandez to a three-year, $66 million contract in the offseason, with a club option in 2028. His return is a key one for Los Angeles and comes at a great time ahead of a key division series against the Diamondbacks.