Dodgers News: Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor Likely To Be Activated on Tuesday
Dodgers utility guys Kiké Hernandez and Chris Taylor will likely be activated on Tuesday, per MLB.com reporter Ken Gurnick. The move would come in time for an AL East-NL West showdown with the Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium.
Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor likely to be activated on Tuesday, Dave Roberts said.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) August 18, 2019
Hernandez has been on the injured list since late July, due to a left-hand sprain. He has been taking rehab at-bats in Arizona in preparation for his activation. In 5 Arizona League at-bats thus far, he’s collected 1 hit and 2 walks.
Along with Hernandez, Chris Taylor is expected to be activated on Tuesday as well. Taylor suffered a fractured forearm on a hit by pitch and has been on the IL since July 15th. CT3 has gone 5-10 in 3 games with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga — including this one covered by Dodgers Nation.
Both players had been on recent hot streaks before hitting the injured list. Hernandez has an overall season line of .238/.309/.433 with 16 home runs and 52 RBI in 98 games. Taylor is sitting at .261/.334/.452 with 8 home runs and 41 RBI in 90 games
The front office went out and picked up Kristopher Negron, and to a lesser extent, Jedd Gyorko to help offset the loss of Kiké and Taylor, with Gyorko more to help fill in for the injured David Freese.
The Dodgers return home for a a 6 game homestand, starting with 3 against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Over the weekend, one of the biggest series of the year will take place — Dodgers vs. Yankees, at Dodger Stadium.
Perhap one or both of these guys, my choice would be Hernandez, should be Left off the playoff roster.
Robin, because both have ‘been there’ before they both most likely will be on the PS roster. However, we know that Yimi Garcia will NOT be on it.
AZUL, all I can say to your post – especially the last sentence is – “from your lips to God’s ears”. Its time for Yimi to exit stage left ASAP. Go Blue!!! Go PD Jr.!!!