Tommy Edman's Back For the Dodgers, And Their Weakest Spot Just Got Scary

Alright, you guys hear this? The Dodgers are finally getting Tommy Edman back! Remember that dude? The utility man who played in last year's World Series with a bum ankle? Yeah, he's done with his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City and is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list this homestand, likely on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Took longer than previously expected after his ankle surgery, especially ramping up his running, but he's coming back. And honestly, it changes things for those guys.

That Second Base Hole Just Got Plugged (Maybe?)

We've been watching the Dodgers' second base situation this year, and let's be real, it's been a bit of a mess. A platoon, with Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim as the primary left-handed options, and Miguel Rojas and Santiago Espinal complementing them from the right-hand side. Combined, their second basemen had a .656 OPS coming into Sunday. You know that's rough when only shortstop, at a .645 OPS, was worse for them. Now, Edman's career OPS is .717, and he's at .672 in his two seasons in L.A. Is that a massive jump? We'll see. But he brings way more experience than Freeland and Kim, who've had the most plate appearances there. Plus, the guy hasn't felt healthy in years. He even said early 2025, when he posted an .818 OPS in 30 games before tweaking his ankle, was the last time he felt close to full health. A healthy Edman? That's what the Dodgers are hoping for.

The Versatility They've Been Missing

Here's the real kicker: Edman's best asset might just be his versatility. The Dodgers have had utility guys, but nobody with his kind of real lineup flexibility. Kiké Hernández's return from the IL lasted just two games, and Espinal hasn't even played outfield for them yet. While Edman will likely get the lion's share of the starts at second base, he can also give Andy Pages a break in center field. Pages has been one of L.A.'s most impactful bats, but his production dipped after a red-hot start. An occasional day off could help keep him fresh, and Edman can cover. He even started games at third base and left field during his Triple-A rehab assignment. That's serious depth for a team that always seems to find a way to stay at the top.

Dodgers Keep Limping, Still Win. Ugh.

It's just like last year, isn't it? The Dodgers are absolutely riddled with injuries. Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow are missing from the rotation, Edwin Díaz and Evan Phillips from the bullpen, Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith out of the starting lineup. And that's not even all of them! Seriously, it's insane. Despite basically never being at full strength all season, they're still one of the best teams in the Majors. Their whole thing is being healthy in time for what they hope will be another deep postseason run, and getting Edman back this week is "an encouraging step in the right direction." As much as it pains us to admit, they just keep reloading. So, while the Dodgers are getting their pieces back, what are *we* watching? Well, the Mariners took a tough one, 10-1 against the Washington Nationals today. Ten to freakin' one. Yikes. That's not the kind of energy we need at T-Mobile Park. We gotta shake that off and come back swinging, fight for every single win. Every game matters right now, especially early in the season, and we need to see some real fight out there! Come on, Emerald City, let's go M's!

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