Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman is not in Friday’s lineup because of an ankle injury. However, he provided a positive update ahead of the Dodgers’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves.

Edman said his ankle is feeling “much better” than days prior and has received treatment daily, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. He will go through a workout Friday, and if all goes well, could return to the lineup the following day.

Edman tweaked his ankle on a slide in Tuesday’s win over the Miami Marlins, but the Dodgers said his absence from the lineup is no cause for concern.

The NLCS MVP is slashing .252/.295/.523 with eight home runs, 24 RBIs, and an OPS of .818.

The Dodgers lead the NL West at 21-10, and hope to continue their success on a 10-game road trip that begins in Atlanta.

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