The Los Angeles wipe out the San Diego Padres and return to No. 1 in the National League West, appear to be finally healthy as the season reaches its final month.
More news: ‘ Alex Vescia let Dave Roberts keep him up to finish the Padres sweeps
Four players — utility man Kike Hernandez, infielder Heisen Kim, left-handed pitcher Tanner Scott and right-handed pitcher Kirby Yates — are heading for a rehabilitation assignment with Triple A. Oklahoma City this week. Right-handed pitcher Michael Kopek, who is eligible to return from his 60-day injury list on August 27th, has already been assigned to rehabilitation.
Below is the latest updates on all the latest injuries for major LA players.
Kiké Hernández injury update
Hernández has been out since early July with inflammation in his left elbow. Although Hernández had his first concern not coming back this year, he began his rehabilitation assignment this week, so it appears he is on track for his return in late August.
Hyeseong Kim’s injury update
Kim has been out with bursitis on his left shoulder since late July. He’s a little behind Hernandez’s recovery timeline, but could return by the end of August as he will start rehabilitation allocations again this week.
More news: ‘ Dave Roberts calls Will Smith “Best Catcher in Baseball” over Cal Laurie
Tanner Scott injury update
Scott has been out with an elbow injury since late July, but will begin rehabilitation assignments on Tuesday. He was able to get back on track for his return in late August or early September.
Kirby Yates injury update
Yates has also been out with a back injury since late July and will begin rehabilitation assignments on Tuesday. He appears to be on a similar timeline as Scott, but manager Dave Roberts recently said that Yates is likely to be the first to come back.
Max Muncy Injury Update
Muncie is beginning to feel better from an oblique injury and plans to do some spinning work in Colorado on Monday. Manager Dave Roberts said it will be a good test to see how he is recovering and when he can start to strengthen his baseball career.
There is no current timetable for his return, but Roberts recently said the team doesn’t think his injury is the end of the season.
Tommy Edman injury update
Edman has been dealing with ankle injuries for several months, but returned to the official list in early August. The are targeting Utility Man’s early September returns.
Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Immagn Image
Have you joined us? Mismatch Channel still? Be part of the ultimate Snation community and get VIP Nation Access! Don’t miss out on real-time stories, call-in access to the dugout, behind-the-scenes content, exclusive interviews, gifts and more!