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Kiké Hernández to IL with Oblique Strain, Betts Back

5/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kiké Hernández exited the May 26 game versus Colorado with a left oblique strain after a 4-for-4 night.
He will go on the injured list, with manager Dave Roberts saying the injury is not season-ending.
He had been rehabbing off-season left elbow surgery and posted a 4-for-4 line in each of his first two games back.
Mookie Betts missed 36 days after a right oblique strain before returning on May 11.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, Sox star Manny Ramirez suffered a left oblique strain, missing 30 games, yet the team captured the World Series, its first since 1918. Manager Terry Francona highlighted Ramirez’s $10 million contract and his 200-hit season, stressing the injury’s lineup impact. Similarly, the Dodgers now face Kiké Hernández and Mookie Betts each battling left and right oblique strains, prompting manager Dave Roberts to reshuffle the roster. These repeat injuries drive MLB teams to adopt stricter conditioning programs, shaping future medical budgets and player usage strategies.

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Story summary

Kiké Hernández exited the May 26 game versus Colorado with a left oblique strain after a 4-for-4 night.
He will go on the injured list, with manager Dave Roberts saying the injury is not season-ending.
He had been rehabbing off-season left elbow surgery and posted a 4-for-4 line in each of his first two games back.
Mookie Betts missed 36 days after a right oblique strain before returning on May 11.

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