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Teoscar Hernandez is Mashing on his Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) has homered in each of his three games with Triple-A Oklahoma City to begin his minor-league rehab assignment. The 33-year-old outfielder started this rehab assignment earlier in the week while recovering from a left hamstring strain and has turned all three of his base hits during that span into home runs. He now sports a solid .273 batting average while striking out just once. Considering how well he is swinging the bat, and with previous reports suggesting he could be reinstated as early as Monday, it appears that he is all but ready to make his return to the Dodgers' lineup. Through 51 games this season, the 11-year veteran is hitting .276 with seven home runs and 31 RBI.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Kyle Tucker Back in Action for Series Opener Against Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is starting in right field and will hit sixth for Friday's series opener at Petco Park against the division-rival San Diego Padres and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to MLB.com. Back spasms have kept the struggling Tucker out of L.A.'s starting lineup since Monday, but he'll return for the first game of a crucial weekend series in San Diego as he looks to break out of his offensive funk. After signing a massive four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers in January, the 29-year-old left-handed slugger has disappointed in a big way to the tune of a .234/.333/.374 slash line, .707 OPS, six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, six stolen bases, and a 20.4% strikeout rate in 318 plate appearances. The former fifth overall pick by the Houston Astros in 2015 has been even worse in June, going 14-for-66 (.212) with two homers, a double, 13 RBI, seven runs scored, and two steals in 19 games played. Tucker has faced Buehler only twice in his career and has one hit.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
James Tibbs III Remains High-End Stash for Home Run Potential
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III is producing eye-popping numbers this season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The outfielder has 20 homers and 64 RBI while hitting .291 with 66 runs scored. The 23-year-old is doing everything he can to prove that he is worthy of a call-up, but that is tough on a loaded Dodgers major league roster, competing with the likes of Andy Pages, Kyle Tucker, Alex Call, and Ryan Ward in their current outfield. Tibbs was a first-round pick of the San Francisco Giants in 2024 (No. 13 overall) and was moved to the Boston Red Sox in the trade that sent Rafael Devers to San Francisco. The Dodgers then acquired Tibbs in a trade with Boston, and he has put up very good numbers in the minor leagues since. He makes for a solid stash for fantasy managers in deep leagues that have five-outfielder spots, given the high-end power upside he has flashed at Triple-A. However, the crowded Dodger outfield does limit his appeal in shallower formats.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Is Andy Pages' Rough Production in June a Cause for Concern?
Across 343 plate appearances in 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is hitting .266/.318/.474 with 15 home runs, 58 RBI, 46 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. Even in a Dodgers lineup that has stars at nearly every position, Pages has been one of the team's most important contributors. However, the 25-year-old has hit a rough spell in June, hitting .198 with just two home runs across 101 plate appearances this month. Pages was hitting .294 with 13 home runs through the end of May, which may have been production above his true talent level. Still, fantasy managers should stay patient with Pages through his current cold streak. The young slugger's 8.5% barrel rate is nearly identical to the 8.4% barrel rate he posted while hitting 27 home runs in 2025, and his hard-hit rate has actually jumped from 37.2% to 46%. As long as Pages remains healthy, he profiles as a five-category contributor. In leagues where his value may be dropping, managers should look to buy low.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tommy Edman a Priority Target on the Waiver Wire Following Return from Injury?
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman had the start to his 2026 season delayed by recovery from offseason ankle surgery that kept him out until mid-June. Across 24 plate appearances since his return, the 31-year-old is hitting .364 with one RBI. Edman has seen time at second base, third base, and in left field, and his positional versatility should continue to keep him in the Dodgers lineup on a near-everyday basis. The veteran switch-hitter may no longer be the high-end speed threat he once was at his peak, as he's stolen just nine bases across 134 games since joining the Dodgers in 2024. Still, Edman hit 13 home runs with 49 RBI and 49 runs scored across 397 plate appearances for Los Angeles in 2025. As long as he continues to see regular playing time, Edman profiles as a high-floor contributor whose multi-positional versatility should make him an appealing waiver wire target for deep-league fantasy managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Tucker's Absence Continues into Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) will miss a second straight game on Wednesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins at Target Field with a back issue, according to MLB.com. Manager Dave Roberts said after Tuesday's contest that the struggling Tucker is likely to miss the rest of the series in Minnesota, so it's no surprise that he's starting on the bench for the finale on Wednesday. Alex Call is taking over in right field again and will bat sixth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. The Dodgers have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so Tucker's next chance to return to the starting lineup will be for Friday's series opener in San Diego against the division-rival Padres. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger has been a bust in the first year of his four-year, $240 million deal he signed with the Dodgers in January of this year. The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner enters Wednesday's action with a .234/.333/.374 slash line, .707 OPS, six homers, 40 RBI, 44 runs, six stolen bases, and a 20.4% strikeout rate in 318 plate appearances. Tucker's buy-low window remains firmly open.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kyle Tucker Held Out With Back Injury on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins after being pulled from Monday's series opener early with lower-back spasms, according to MLB.com. Alex Call will make the start in right field at Target Field and will hit seventh against Twins left-hander Kendry Rojas. For now, Tucker should be considered day-to-day, and the good news is that manager Dave Roberts didn't sound all that concerned about the left-handed slugger's injury after Monday's game. If anything, it will give the Dodgers a chance to sit Tucker, who has hit just .196 (21-for-107) with two home runs in his last 30 games. The 29-year-old four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner has been one of the biggest fantasy busts in the game in 2026, slashing just .234/.333/.374 with a .707 OPS, six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 273 at-bats in his first year in L.A. Tucker's strikeout rate is up to 20% this year for the first time since 2020 in his third year in the league. UPDATE: Roberts said on Tuesday that Tucker will likely sit out of the entire series this week against the Twins, according to The California Post's Dylan Hernandez.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
James Tibbs III on the Verge of MLB Debut After Latest Injured Outfielder?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has gone somewhat cold as of late, hitting just .133 (4-for-30) over his last nine games. Despite the slowdown, it's worth noting that three of his four hits during this time have gone for extra bases (one double, two home runs) and the left-handed hitter has still been able to get on base at a .381 clip, thanks to more walks (12) than strikeouts (10) over that span. For the season, the Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect is hitting .291 with a 1.000 OPS and 20 home runs. The former first-rounder's strikeout rate is on the high side at 26.0 percent, but he owns a strong 17.0 percent walk rate, and his 20 home runs are the second-most at Triple-A. Kyle Tucker (back) exited Monday's game with back spasms, and if it causes him to miss time, this could finally be Tibbs' moment. Either way, the 23-year-old should make his debut at some point this season, and is one of the top bats to stash for his power and RBI potential.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Kyle Tucker Exits Early on Monday Due to Lower-Back Spasms
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) exited early from his team's game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday due to lower-back spasms. Tucker walked in his lone plate appearances before being replaced in right field by Alex Call. Tucker has struggled in his first season in Los Angeles, hitting .234/.333/.374 with six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 318 plate appearances. The 29-year-old's 39.3% hard-hit rate is the worst mark of his career, and his barrel rate (5.2%) is in the single-digits for the first time since the shortened 2020 campaign. Tucker has managed to stay largely healthy this season, but he may now be facing a stint on the injured list if this back issue does not resolve itself quickly. Should Tucker indeed miss time, Call could move into an everyday role in the Dodgers' outfield.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Teoscar Hernandez Hoping to Return to Dodgers on June 29
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez's (hamstring) minor-league rehab assignment will be with Triple-A Oklahoma City and that the hope is he will return for a series in Sacramento against the Athletics, starting on Monday, June 29, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Hernandez should be cleared to begin a rehab assignment this week at OKC after taking live batting practice the last few days. The 33-year-old veteran right-handed slugger has been sidelined with a Grade 1 hamstring strain since late, May, but barring a setback on his rehab assignment this week and weekend, he could be ready to go to begin next week. The Dominican outfielder could be eased back into the Dodgers' starting lineup next week, but he's an everyday player for the team when he's fully healthy. Hernandez was hitting a strong .276/.348/.436 with a .785 OPS, seven home runs, 31 RBI, 30 runs, and two steals in 181 at-bats before tweaking his hamstring. The two-time All-Star has at least 25 home runs in each of his last five seasons, dating back to 2021 with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
James Tibbs III Slugging His Way to Major-League Promotion
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been among the top power hitters at the Triple-A level this season and is making a strong case to join the MLB roster in the immediate future. On Thursday, Tibbs launched his 20th long ball of the campaign when he went 1-for-5 against Sacramento. Through 69 total games with Oklahoma City this season, the 23-year-old has held a .297/.413/.602 line with a dominant 1.015 OPS. This is even more impressive as Tibbs did not log a single bat at the Triple-A level prior to the 2026 campaign. Currently, the Dodgers have turned to fellow prospect Ryan Ward to replace the injured Teoscar Hernandez on the MLB roster. However, given Tibbs' current play and much higher upside, they could turn to the Florida State product to add a spark to their lineup. His path to at-bats and elite raw power upside makes him a top stash target among hitting prospects.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Ryan Ward a Left-Handed Power Bat to Monitor in Deep Fantasy Leagues?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward, who is ranked as the team's No. 19 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is a left-handed power bat to monitor in deep fantasy baseball leagues in the short term. Since being called up to the majors for the first time, the 28-year-old former eighth-round selection in 2019 out of Bryant University has gone 11-for-43 (.256) with three home runs, four doubles, 11 RBI, and seven runs scored in his 46 plate appearances. The 5-foot-10, 200-pounder got the call to L.A. after hitting .254 (45-for-177) with six home runs, 31 RBI, 28 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 47 games played with Triple-A Oklahoma City this year. At least until Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) returns from his stay on the injured list, Ward can be an asset in deeper leagues for his power against right-handed arms. All three of his home runs and all 11 of his RBI have come off righties, and he's been afforded just three plate appearances against southpaws. Because he struggles against lefties, though, Ward is unlikely to have an everyday role this year in a crowded Dodgers lineup, especially once Hernandez returns.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Teoscar Hernandez Could Start Rehab Assignment Early Next Week
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) is scheduled to take at-bats in a live batting practice session on Thursday, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Hernandez could go on a minor-league rehab assignment early next week, according to manager Dave Roberts. As long as the veteran outfielder doesn't suffer a setback on his rehab assignment, he could be back in the Dodgers' lineup late next week/weekend. The 33-year-old Dominican has been out for over two weeks with a strained left hamstring. At the time of his injury, the two-time All-Star was hitting .276/.348/.436 with a .785 OPS, seven home runs, 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 51 games across 204 plate appearances in 2026. Hernandez had picked things up offensively in May, batting .325 (27-for-83) with three home runs, four doubles, 14 RBI, 14 runs, and a stolen base in 24 contests. When healthy, Hernandez is excellent in points leagues for his run production in the heart of the Dodgers' stacked batting order. He's rostered in 86% of Yahoo leagues and should not be floating around on the waiver wire anywhere.
Source: The Orange County Register - Bill Plunkett
Source: The Orange County Register - Bill Plunkett
Is James Tibbs III Nearing an MLB Debut?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III reached base six times between Saturday and Sunday, thanks to two hits (double, home run) and four walks (zero strikeouts). The Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect hasn't had a multi-hit performance through 12 games in June, but has still recorded a robust .400 OBP thanks to a 21.8 percent walk rate this month. For the season, the left-handed slugger is slashing .307/.422/.614 and is among the Triple-A leaders in home runs (19, first), runs (62, first), RBI (59, third), and walks (49, second). He's also among the leaders in strikeouts (79, seventh), but given his ability to still hit for average, hit for power, and get on base, the high strikeout rate is something that can be tolerated. Unfortunately, he is not on the 40-man roster, and there are no current openings on the major league squad with recently-promoted Ryan Ward doing enough at the plate to hold off Tibbs for now. Nevertheless, Tibbs should debut in the coming weeks, and with his offensive prowess, the 23-year-old is worthy of stashing in most leagues as he'll be able to show off his skills while hitting in a potent Dodger lineup whenever he gets the call.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Teoscar Hernandez Could Go on a Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend if his recovery continues to go well over the coming days, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Hernandez said that his left hamstring is improving and that it's a "big week" of baseball activities for the first time since he went on the 10-day injured list. The 33-year-old Dominican veteran was placed on the IL in late May with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, but if everything goes well this week and he avoids a setback on his rehab assignment, Hernandez could rejoin the Dodgers' roster at some point next week. The two-time All-Star was hitting at a strong .276/.348/.436 clip with a .785 OPS, seven home runs, 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 51 games across 204 plate appearances for the Blue before landing on the shelf. Hernandez is a great fantasy asset in points leagues in the heart of the Dodgers' stacked lineup when he's healthy, and he's rostered in 86% of Yahoo leagues despite his nearly month-long absence.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
