Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández Avoids Serious Injury, Hopes to Return to Lineup Soon

Jeremy Hanna | Sep 7, 2024

Aug 30, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) reacts after scoring in the seventh inning for a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images / Allan Henry-Imagn Images

After leaving a game against the Cleveland Guardians early, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández has given a positive update regarding his foot injury.

Fortunately, it looks like things aren’t as bad as they seem.

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Hernández has said that MRI and CT scans of his foot have come back negative. Additionally, he is feeling much better and thinks he can return to play on Monday or Tuesday.

“Thank God, nothing is broke," Hernández said, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. "I thought it was going to be bad news.”

This is extremely promising news for a Dodgers team that is looking to win the World Series this year.

Multiple starting pitchers have found themselves on the injury list this season, including Clayton Kershaw, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and, most recently, Gavin Stone.

Additionally, Hernández has proven to be an instrumental part of the Dodgers, boasting a .266 batting average with 28 home runs and 87 RBI. He also played in the All-Star game this year and won the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby, the first Dodger to do so.

If Los Angeles hopes to make a deep run in the playoffs or win it all, they’re going to need all the help they can get.

Hernández began his MLB career with the Houston Astros as an international free agent in 2011.

Hernández was promoted to the major leagues on August 12, 2016, and remained with the Astros until the end of the 2016 season. He recorded a .230 batting average with four home runs and 11 RBI across 41 games.

On July 31, 2017, Hernández was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays alongside Nori Aoki for Francisco Liriano. 

Hernández had a breakout season in 2020, batting .289 with 16 home runs and 34 RBI over 50 games. He earned the American League Silver Slugger Award for right field.

In 2021, Hernández maintained a .296 batting average with 32 home runs and 116 RBIs. He once again earned the Silver Slugger Award and was named as a starter for his first All-Star Game.

After signing a $10.65 million contract with the Blue Jays and helping take Toronto to the Wild Card Series, Hernández was traded to the Seattle Mariners. He hit for .258 with 26 home runs and 93 RBI over 160 games.

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