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Dodgers IR Kiké Hernández, Call Up Alex Freeland; Ohtani Pitching

5/27/2026

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Summary

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Kiké Hernández left his second game with a left oblique strain after hitting a leadoff home run.
The Dodgers placed Hernández on the injured list and will recall Alex Freeland.
Manager Dave Roberts said the injury is not season-ending.
Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch but will pitch as scheduled on Wednesday.

History

Historical Context

After acquiring Curt Schilling in the 2003-04 offseason, the Boston Red Sox endured his ankle injury and a July-31 trade that sent Nomar Garciaparra away for Dave Roberts and Orlando Cabrera. The roster won 22 of its next 25 games, clinched the AL wild-card, and in 2004 overturned a 3-0 ALCS deficit to beat the New York Yankees, ending an 86-year championship drought.

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Story summary

Kiké Hernández left his second game with a left oblique strain after hitting a leadoff home run.
The Dodgers placed Hernández on the injured list and will recall Alex Freeland.
Manager Dave Roberts said the injury is not season-ending.
Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch but will pitch as scheduled on Wednesday.

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