{"id":24450,"date":"2025-11-16T21:36:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T05:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/kike-hernandez-has-elbow-surgery-wont-play-in-wbc-daily-news\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T21:36:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T05:36:30","slug":"kike-hernandez-has-elbow-surgery-wont-play-in-wbc-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/kike-hernandez-has-elbow-surgery-wont-play-in-wbc-daily-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Kik\u00e9 Hernandez has elbow surgery, won\u2019t play in WBC \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Kik\u00e9 Hernandez Undergoes Elbow Surgery<\/h1>\n<h2>Introduction to the Injury<\/h2>\n<p>Utilityman Kik\u00e9 Hernandez announced that he had left elbow surgery and won\u2019t be available to play in the World Baseball Classic next season.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHernandez is currently an unsigned free agent. It\u2019s unclear how the surgery will affect his availability for the 2026 season. He played for Team Puerto Rico in the 2017 and 2023 WBC.<\/p>\n<h2>Career Highlights and Injury Impact<\/h2>\n<p>The 34-year-old Hernandez has been part of the Dodgers\u2019 World Series championship teams in 2020, 2024 and 2025. This past season, he had a poor season, batting just .203 during the regular season, in part because he played with an injured elbow most of the season.<\/p>\n<h3>The Original Injury<\/h3>\n<p>The original injury occurred on a play at the plate against the Cleveland Guardians on May 28. Hernandez scored from third base on a wild pitch but pitcher Tim Herrin tumbled onto his left arm as he tried to make a play on Hernandez.<\/p>\n<h4>Diagnosis and Treatment<\/h4>\n<p>According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, it wasn\u2019t until weeks later that Hernandez admitted the elbow had been bothering him and he went on the injured list in July. After multiple cortisone injections and platelet-rich plasma treatments, Hernandez was able to return in late August. In his Instagram post following surgery, Hernandez indicated he tore \u201can extension muscle\u201d in his elbow and continuing to play with the injury led to it tearing away from the bone.<\/p>\n<h2>Postseason Performance<\/h2>\n<p>The fan favorite once again played a critical role in the postseason, turning a game-ending double play from left field in Game 6 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hernandez became the all-time leader in postseason games played (92) with the Dodgers this year.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Kik\u00e9 Hernandez&#8217;s decision to undergo elbow surgery will keep him out of the World Baseball Classic next season. As an unsigned free agent, the impact of this surgery on his future in baseball, particularly his availability for the 2026 season, remains uncertain. Despite the challenges he faced with his injury, Hernandez demonstrated his dedication and importance to the team, especially in postseason games.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Q: Why did Kik\u00e9 Hernandez undergo elbow surgery?<br \/>\nA: Hernandez underwent surgery due to an injury that occurred during a play at the plate against the Cleveland Guardians on May 28, which led to him tearing an extension muscle in his elbow.<\/li>\n<li>Q: Will Kik\u00e9 Hernandez play in the World Baseball Classic next season?<br \/>\nA: No, Hernandez announced that he won\u2019t be available to play in the World Baseball Classic next season due to his recent elbow surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Q: What is Kik\u00e9 Hernandez&#8217;s current status as a player?<br \/>\nA: Hernandez is currently an unsigned free agent, and it\u2019s unclear how the surgery will affect his availability for the 2026 season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kik\u00e9 Hernandez Undergoes Elbow Surgery Introduction to the Injury Utilityman Kik\u00e9 Hernandez announced that he had left elbow surgery and won\u2019t be available to play in the World Baseball Classic next season. Hernandez is currently an unsigned free agent. It\u2019s unclear how the surgery will affect his availability for the 2026 season. 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