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Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández was diagnosed with a significant left oblique tear, likely forcing an extended absence after his elbow-surgery rehab. Alex Freeland will be recalled to take his roster spot and handle most of the second-base duties, while Santiago Espinal was designated for assignment to clear 40-man space ahead of Hernández’s absence.
With Mookie Betts returning from a month on the injured list due to an oblique strain, the Dodgers optioned Alex Freeland to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear a roster spot. Freeland was hitting .235/.646 OPS across 33 games this season. Hyeseong Kim has been the more productive call-up, while Santiago Espinal would have faced waivers if moved, so he remains on the bench as Betts resumes everyday shortstop duties.
Mookie Betts is set to return from an oblique injury, forcing the Dodgers to trim their active roster. The candidates to be sent down are Alex Freeland, Hyeseong Kim, and Santiago Espinal, with Espinal the least favorable option due to a .188 average and no minor-league options. Kim and Freeland have performed well and could be optioned to Triple-A to preserve depth. Betts’ return will limit playing time for those who stay, and a second-base platoon will continue until Tommy Edman returns from the IL. The decision hinges on balancing development with depth, and a final ruling is expected soon.
The Dodgers are facing a series of injuries, leading to the call-up of top prospect Alex Freeland to the major league roster to help fill the gaps, especially with key players like Hyeseong Kim and Tommy Edman dealing with injuries. Freeland, a promising infielder from their farm system, will make his MLB debut as the team manages ongoing injury concerns and roster adjustments.