Los Angeles Dodgers Place Teoscar Hernández On Injured List, Recall James Outman

Teoscar Hernández will be sidelined for the next few weeks with a left groin strain, opening the door for the once-promising James Outman to rejoin the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) reacts after a fly out off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed right fielder Teoscar Hernández on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

Hernández suffered the injury during Monday's game against the Miami Marlins, leaving the contest in the fourth inning. He was 2-for-2 with a single and a solo home run prior to his exit.

Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Hernández was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain.

To fill Hernández's place on the active roster, the Dodgers have recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Outman finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2023, then posted a negative WAR in 2024 and opened 2025 in the minors.

The Dodgers recalled OF James Outman and placed OF Teoscar Herńandez on the injury list with a left groin strain.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 6, 2025

As for Hernández, he was one of Los Angeles' most productive bats through the first month-plus of the regular season. He is currently hitting .315 with nine home runs, 10 doubles, a .933 OPS and a 1.6 WAR, leading MLB with 34 RBIs through 33 games.

Hernández won his third career Silver Slugger upon joining the Dodgers in 2024, also securing his second career All-Star appearance and his first World Series ring. His 4.3 WAR last season was a career high, as were his 33 homers.

Los Angeles brought Hernández back on a three-year, $66 million contract this past winter, solidifying the meat of their lineup behind Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.

The Hernández-less Dodgers will continue their series with the Marlins on Tuesday, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.

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