Kiké Hernández was activated and returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing time with left elbow inflammation that hindered his hitting. He tried to play through the issue and concealed the severity until it became intolerable, leading to an IL stint beginning in early July. An MRI showed no major structural damage, but symptoms persisted and his return was uncertain. Hernández underwent multiple nonsurgical treatments, including a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection; the fourth injection resolved his pain, allowed him to resume swinging, complete a rehab assignment, and rejoin the Dodgers' lineup.
Hernández had been on the injured list since early July due to left elbow inflammation that affected his hitting. Prior to landing on the IL, the utilityman attempted to play through the injury and kept the issue hidden from the team until he was no longer able to tolerate it. The Dodgers first believed Hernández would be back shortly after the All-Star break, but his elbow discomfort continued to linger.
That was a very frustrating month because there was not much I could do for my injury. There were some procedures that I went through that didn't do anything. I went through four shots in a month, and the first three didn't do anything. Luckily, the fourth one was the answer, and after the last shot I was pain-free four days afterwards. I almost cried in the morning because it was the first morning I woke up pain-free.
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