Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was just put on the 10-day injured list on Friday after he suffered a left hamstring injury against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, May 27.
Hernandez was running full speed down to first base when he aggravated his hamstring, clearly grabbing it in pain.
He slammed his helmet in pain and made his way into the locker room. The outfielder was deflated after the game as he suffered the second injury for the Dodgers in as many days, with Kike Hernandez hurting his oblique.
Considering the tricky nature of hamstring injuries, there was real concern about Teoscar, but he has seemingly dodged the worst of it.
According to Dave Roberts, the injury is only a Grade 1 hamstring strain, which should keep him out for 1 to 3 weeks, per Physiopedia.
Hernandez is only on the 10-day injured list, meaning he can return relatively quickly and potentially even avoid a rehabilitation assignment.
Considering Teoscar has broken out into one of the best hitters on the team after a down period, the Dodgers caught a break and will get to have one of their dugout sparkplugs.
The impact of Teoscar Hernandez missing time
Despite getting good news overall, Roberts knows that missing Teoscar for any length of time will be quite burdensome.
“Disappointing,” manager Dave Roberts said on losing Hernandez. “He’s been playing so well, and he’s a big part of what we’re doing. So to lose him for any length of time is not great.”
Luckily, the Dodgers get the ability to flex their depth and call up longtime minor leaguer Ryan Ward to fill in, who can really slug and has long deserved an extended look in the major leagues.
With the trade deadline approaching, Ward could be auditioning for another team as well, especially if he gets a good number of looks.
He made his major league debut last month while on the road against the Rockies, while Freddie Freeman was out on paternity leave.
However, now he gets the chance to play for the Dodgers faithful.
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