Dodgers Activate Hernández, Option Outman Amid Injuries

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated outfielder Teoscar Hernández from the injured list after he missed 12 games with an adductor strain; Hernández had a .315 batting average and nine home runs before his injury. During his absence, the Dodgers went 5-7 and were recently swept by the Angels, though they remain in first place in the NL West. Hernández's return comes as the Dodgers begin a key division series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In a corresponding move, James Outman has been optioned back to Triple-A after struggling offensively. Meanwhile, Clayton Kershaw has returned from injury but struggled in his outing, and reliever Kirby Yates is likely headed to the IL with a hamstring injury. The Dodgers also anticipate the return of Tommy Edman, which could force manager Dave Roberts to make tough decisions about playing time for rookie Hyeseong Kim.