Dodgers Welcome Edman; Glasnow’s Injury Status Unchanged, Manager Roberts Provides Updates

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to welcome Gold Glove utility player Tommy Edman for his season debut tomorrow, yet on the injury list there are still many key players working hard to recover from their injuries. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed today that Tyler Glasnow, the "glass ace" whose condition was previously feared to have worsened, has shown no progress in his injury status, while also updating the manager also provided an up several injured players.

Edman Returns; Espinal Designated for Assignment Again

Tommy Edman is set to rejoin the team, leading the Dodgers to designate 31-year-old utility player Santiago Espinal for assignment (DFA) for the second time. Edman underwent right ankle surgery during the off-season and after three weeks of rehab assignments , is now ready for his first game of the season. Last year, he played 97 games, hitting 13 home runs and driving in 49 RBIs with a batting average of .225 and an OPS of .656.. The surgery also kept him from representing South Korea again in this year's World Baseball Classic (WBC).

Espinal was previously designated for assignment by the Dodgers for the Dodgers in May and then sent down to Triple-A. He returned to the majors days later after both Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández suffered injuries. In June, Espinal had a hot bat, recording 6 hits in 13 at-bats for a .462 average and an .923.. Over the season, he has appeared in this season, he has 1 home run, 7 RBIs, a .268 batting average, and an .651 .

Glasnow's Injury Progress Stalled; Transferred to the 60-Day Injured List

Tyler Glasnow felt discomfort in his lower back during warm-up pitches in the second inning of a game on May 5th, and was forced to leave the game. Initially thought to be a minor injury, his recovery has shown no progress after process. The Dodgers moved him from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list last week. He recently told Sports Illustrated: "It’s uncomfortable! When I transfer my weight during the pitching motion , there’s a strange during the pitching motion. The more I pitch, the worse it gets. Usually, if that weird feeling disappears before I start throwing, then passing the obstacle, and the issue goes away after that. Then I can but I just feel I’m not at that point haven’t reached that point." Roberts confirmed today that Glasnow's recovery has indeed made no progress.

Positive Updates on Díaz and Snell

Regarding other pitchers on the injured list, Roberts revealed that closer to Edwin Díaz, who underwent surgery in April, is expected to begin bullpen sessions this week. His recovery has been quicker than anticipated, and while unlikely, a return before the All-Star break is not entirely ruled out. Likewise, Cy Young left-hander Blake Snell, who was treated for a loose body in his left elbow, is progressing well. Although he has throwing program has shown significant progress in his long-toss program, though he has not yet advanced to live batting practice.

The Two Hernándezes Continue Their Efforts

In the outfield, Teoscar Hernández, who suffered a left hamstring strain, has no issues with strength or running, but still needs to pass his batting practice tests. As for Kiké Hernández, dealing has strained with a left oblique strain, has started to engage in baseball-related activities, though he still needs more before time time before he can return.