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Dodgers Get Key Reinforcements Back From Injury
23 Jul
Summary
- Closer Edwin Díaz is expected back next Tuesday after elbow surgery.
- Utilityman Kiké Hernández is also nearing a return from an oblique strain.
- Pitchers Ohtani, Snell, and Glasnow's returns remain uncertain due to injuries.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to receive significant reinforcements as closer Edwin Díaz and utilityman Kiké Hernández near their return from injury. Díaz, a $69 million offseason signing who underwent elbow surgery in April, is scheduled to be activated next Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He will follow a series of minor-league rehab outings, with his last expected on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Hernández, who has been sidelined since May with an oblique strain, is also progressing well in his rehab assignment. He began his stint in Triple-A Oklahoma City this week and could potentially be activated as soon as Díaz for the Dodgers' upcoming homestand. These returns will provide a much-needed boost to the team's bullpen and overall roster versatility.
While the Dodgers anticipate Díaz and Hernández's contributions, the status of their pitching rotation remains uncertain. Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow are all currently dealing with injuries, with their return timelines still to be determined. Ohtani threw a bullpen session on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, while Snell is on a rehab assignment and Glasnow has yet to face hitters.
