The Los Angeles Dodgers are officially running it back with one of their October constants, bringing back Kiké Hernández on a one-year, $4.5 million deal for 2026.
In reuniting with Hernández (again), the Dodgers retain a versatile clubhouse favorite who shows up when the lights are brightest. But while the contract is signed and the vibes are immaculate, Hernández underwent left elbow surgery this offseason — a more extensive repair than was initially expected — after the Dodgers’ World Series run. He’s already ruled himself out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and by his own estimate, he could miss “a month or two” of the regular season.