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Kiké Hernández Has Left-Elbow Surgery, Withdraws From Puerto Rico’s WBC Roster

The 34-year-old free agent gave no return timetable after playing through a May injury that progressed into a tendon detachment.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 01: Enrique Hernández #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers singles against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Enrique Hernandez (8) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Kike Hernandez of the Dodgers holds p the Commisioners Trophy during a celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers back to back World Championship at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Overview

  • Hernández announced on Instagram that he underwent Nov. 14 surgery to repair a torn elbow extension muscle in his left arm.
  • He said the problem began in May and worsened as he kept playing, following a July injured-list stint for inflammation and an Aug. 26 return.
  • No rehabilitation timeline has been disclosed, and reports note the injury involves his non-throwing arm.
  • Now on the market after hitting .203 with 10 home runs in 92 games, he enters free agency with teams monitoring his recovery.
  • He appeared in 17 postseason games during the Dodgers’ 2025 title run, turning a game-ending double play in Game 6 and homering in the World Series.