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Dodgers Put Hernández on IL, Call Up Alex Freeland

5/28/2026

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Hernández Injured

Enrique Hernández was placed on injured list on May 28, 2026 after a left oblique tear in batting practice.
Manager Dave Roberts said the injury requires an IL stint, no return timeline; Hernández entered the season 4-for-4 with a two-run homer and a .232/.282 line.
The Dodgers recalled Triple-A infielder Alex Freeland to start at second base for finale versus Colorado until Tommy Edman returns from ankle-surgery rehab in June.

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Hernández Activation

The Dodgers designated infielder Santiago Espinal for assignment to open a roster spot for Hernández’s activation.
After Hernández’s injury, clubhouse turned downcast, prompting Mookie Betts to call the loss a “bummer.”
Alex Freeland was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City after hitting .265 with four homers and 16 RBIs.
Max Muncy missed four days after being struck by a pitch.
Hyeseong Kim improved to .254 with 29 hits and 11 RBIs.

History

Historical Context

In 1946 MLB introduced the disabled list, letting teams replace injured players; the National League logged 13 initial placements, including Cardinals pitcher Hal Gregg, who missed 27 games. The rule still shapes rosters, as seen in 2026 when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shifted Enrique Hernández to the injured list, recalled Alex Freeland and designated Santiago Espinal, preserving stars Mookie Betts and Max Muncy.

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Hernández Injured

Enrique Hernández was placed on injured list on May 28, 2026 after a left oblique tear in batting practice.
Manager Dave Roberts said the injury requires an IL stint, no return timeline; Hernández entered the season 4-for-4 with a two-run homer and a .232/.282 line.
The Dodgers recalled Triple-A infielder Alex Freeland to start at second base for finale versus Colorado until Tommy Edman returns from ankle-surgery rehab in June.

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