The Los Angeles Dodgers could be without one of their more important bats for the stretch run.
Teoscar Hernández was removed in the first inning of Friday's game after taking a pitch off his left foot. The Dodgers initially announced the injury as a "contusion," though manager Dave Roberts believes the injury could result in a stint on the injured list.
"Not great," Roberts told reporters when asked how Hernández was doing. "X-ray was negative. We're going to get some scans tomorrow just to kind of dig in a little bit more - get some more information. He's as tough as they come and could barely move his foot. I don't see how it's not gonna be an IL, but I'm sure we're gonna give it a couple days to see how he comes out."
Teoscar Hernandez left the game after taking this pitch to the ankle pic.twitter.com/HdvDHmjvGk
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 7, 2024
Hernández is enjoying an excellent first season in Los Angeles. He entered the night hitting .266/.330/.488 with 28 home runs and 87 RBIs in 137 games.
Los Angeles has dealt with an overwhelming amount of injuries this season. The team currently has 11 pitchers on the IL.
