Dodgers' initial expectation for how long Teoscar Hernandez will be out with injury

Teoscar Hernández was removed from a game against the Colorado Rockies after suffering a left hamstring strain while running to first base on a groundout in the second inning. He returned slowly to the dugout, appeared frustrated, and went to the clubhouse. The team expects an injured list placement, with a scan planned the next day and no clear timeline, though the minimum absence is described as a few weeks. Ryan Ward was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace him on the active roster. Hyeseong Kim entered in left field during the game and is expected to see occasional opportunities. Alex Call is expected to receive the most playing time in left field, with platooning likely.

"“Don't know how severe it is,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Dodgers' 4-1 win. “He tested well, but we're going to get a scan tomorrow. Obviously it's an IL, but there's just no timeline. “Something like that, obviously it's going to be a few weeks at the minimum. Disappointing. 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.”"

"With Hernández heading to the 10-day injured list, the Dodgers are recalling Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace him on the active roster, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Roberts hinted at the possibility after the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Rockies. “We'll talk through it tonight,” Roberts said. “Wardo is on the (40-man) roster and he's had a nice year. I think we'll talk through it and make a decision. We have the off day to kind of decide.”"

"When Hernández was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Hyeseong Kim entered to play left field for the first time in his young Major League career. Kim and Ward figure to get occasional opportunities in left field while Hernández is out. However, Roberts revealed that Alex Call will receive the most playing time at the position. “We'll probably platoon Call and somebody else, but it's not goin"

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