The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2025 NL Wild Card Series with a 10-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds, but postgame focus quickly turned to the status of utility players Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman . Both exited early in Game 1, raising concerns about potential injury setbacks.

Roberts quickly addressed both situations. According to the Los Angeles Times' Jack Harris, who posted the update on X (formerly known as Twitter), The Dodgers manager said both players are expected to be in the lineup for Game 2.

“ Dave Roberts said Kiké Hernández left tonight’s game with back tightness, but added declaratively: “He’s playing tomorrow.”

Roberts said he also took Tommy Edman out early to get him off his feet as they continue to manage his ankle injury”

The injury to Hernández surfaced

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