The Los Angeles Dodgers, after an off-day on Monday, are set to open up a three-game sequence (at residence) towards the Seattle Mariners.
Earlier than the Mariners sequence opens up, the Los Angeles Dodgers will activate Kiké Hernández from the IL. The official announcement has not been made by the membership but, however reviews from staff insiders level to Hernández’s reinstatement being in the present day (7/28).
As soon as he’s activated off the IL, the Dodgers should make a corresponding transfer, which is predicted to be 24-year-old Alex Freeland being optioned to Triple-A.
Replace: the Dodgers have formally introduced the roster transfer:Â
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Dodgers Report Signifies Alex Freeland Set to be Optioned
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 07: Alex Freeland #76 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to his RBI single to attain Tommy Edman #25, for a 3-1 lead over the Colorado Rockies, throughout the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photograph by Harry How/Getty Pictures)
Here’s what Dodgers reporter Jack Harris wrote (in regards to the Dodgers’ upcoming roster strikes):
“With Kiké Hernández set to be activated from the IL in the present day, Alex Freeland simply departed the Dodgersâ clubhouse. Appears heâll be getting optioned, as had been anticipated”
Alex Freeland’s MLB Profession/Extra on Kike Hernandez
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 26: Enrique Hernandez #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a solo residence run within the third inning towards the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Might 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photograph by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Pictures)
Kike Hernandez has performed in simply two video games with the Dodgers this season earlier than touchdown on the IL with elbow irritation.
In 4 at-bats, Hernandez recorded 4 hits (2 doubles, one residence run).
As for Alex Freeland, he made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2025, and over 279 ABs in his younger profession, he has batted .219 with 5 residence runs, 9 doubles, and an OPS+ of 73.
Los Angeles is at the moment 67-39 (good for the very best report in MLB) and holds a commanding 12.5-game lead within the NL West.
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