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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without one of their most versatile players in utility man Kik\u00e9 Hernandez, who has been sidelined since early July with an elbow injury.<\/p>\n

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There was concern Hernandez would not be able to return this season as the 33-year-old underwent multiple non-surgical procedures to address a sprain in his left elbow.<\/p>\n

Manager\u00a0Dave Roberts\u00a0provided the latest update on the fan favorite, who was seen taking ground balls at third base over the weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, he is,\u201d manager Dave Roberts answered when asked if Hernandez could ramp up soon. \u201cI think he\u2019s pain-free, played catch, and he\u2019s coming. He\u2019s doing baseball activities now, still think that it\u2019s kind of a September 1 situation. I think that\u2019s kind of a broad, vague, grayish kind of date, but I think that\u2019s kind of looking at the rehab and getting back.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cI think that\u2019s kind of what we\u2019re hoping for.\u201d<\/p>\n

The target date of Sept. 1 comes during the month\u2019s roster expansion just ahead of the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Hernandez has had a down year, hitting .195 with eight home runs, 22 runs batted in, and an OPS of .626. However, he\u2019s earned a reputation for shining when the lights are brightest.<\/p>\n

Last postseason, Hernandez slashed .294\/.357\/.451 with an OPS of .808. The Dodgers will need that type of production from the utility man once again, and it appears LA is hopeful Hernandez will be ready for October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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