Roberts shares worrisome details about Teoscar Hernandez's health situation
Los Angelino Dodgers' outfield phenomenon Teoscar Hernandez bailed during Monday's 7-4 triumph against the Miami Marlins, writhing with a gnawing left hamstring distress. Though no official word has been spilled, skipper Dave Roberts appears to be sweating it.
"I received a scoop that it was cramped - whether it was a hamstring, adductor," Roberts confessed post-game. "Hes a guy who simply doesnt break from games because of injury. Thats a bit disquieting, given the individual."
Hernandez is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday to shed some light on the situation, and the Dodgers are readying to add a player to their taxi squad in case Hernandez finds himself on the injured list.
"[Tuesday] will be revealing," Roberts added.
The injury struck Hernandez during the bottom of the third inning as he chased after a ball hit in the gap. Chris Taylor stepped in for him and completed the inning, but if worse comes to worst, Hernandez could be sidelined for an extended period.
This turn of events would deal a hefty blow to a Dodgers squad that's been galloping ahead with a 24-11 start this 2025 season. Hernandez has been a powerhouse at bat, batting .315 so far with a .933 OPS and a league-topping 34 RBI. After a stellar 2024 with 33 home runs, a third Silver Slugger award, and a new $66 million contract, the team cant afford to lose his prowess.
If Hernandez misses significant time, the Dodgers may need to look for a new everyday right field player. Currently, the only outfielders on their 40-man roster in the minors are James Outman and Esteury Ruiz.
Outman, who previously served as a full-timer for the Dodgers, bashed 23 home runs as a rookie in 2023. However, he couldn't sustain that performance in 2024, spending the majority of the season in the minors. He's been on fire in Triple-A to begin 2025, with an .830 OPS and eight home runs in 32 games.
Ruiz, on the other hand, hasnt graced the search results but is knocking it out of the park in Triple-A. While he's known for his lightning-quick legs (67 stolen bases in 2023), he was recently acquired by the Dodgers in a trade with the Oakland Athletics.
If Hernandez remains unavailable for a prolonged period, the Dodgers might need to explore external options for a reliable right fielder. Though the search results indicate a focus on center field alternatives and starting pitching replacements, further exploration of right field depth might yield additional insights. However, these options remain speculative with the information available and require further investigation.
- Teoscar Hernandez is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of his left hamstring distress.
- Dave Roberts expressed concern about the tightness in Teoscar Hernandez's hamstring, as he rarely misses games due to injury.
- If Teoscar Hernandez is sidelined for an extended period, the Dodgers may need to look for a new everyday right field player.
- James Outman, who previously served as a full-timer for the Dodgers, is currently performing well in Triple-A and could be a potential replacement for Teoscar Hernandez.
- The Dodgers might need to explore external options for a reliable right fielder if Teoscar Hernandez remains unavailable for a prolonged period.
