Dodgers Bench Injured Starters Edman and Hernández for Game 2

As of October 2nd, 2025, the Dodgers have made one change to their starting lineup for Game 2 of their wild card series against the Cincinnati Reds. Kiké Hernández is back in left field, but Miguel Rojas is starting in place of Tommy Edman at second base.

Both Hernández and Edman exited Game 1 early while dealing with nagging injuries. Edman, who has been struggling with a right ankle issue all season, was removed after five innings on Tuesday night. Hernández experienced back tightness and was pinch-hit for in the seventh inning.

The Dodgers' manager, Dave Roberts, stated that the removals were out of precaution, as the team was leading comfortably at the time. Edman's ankle injury has been an ongoing concern, causing him to miss a total of 49 games during the regular season. The Dodgers are now limiting his movement in the outfield and keeping him at second base for the time being.

With the Dodgers prioritizing the health of their players, it remains to be seen how long Edman and Hernández will be sidelined. However, both players had productive outings in Game 1, with Edman hitting a home run and Hernández recording two singles and a run scored.