The Los Angeles Dodgers put Kiké Hernandez in their starting lineup following his return from the injured list on Monday.
Kiké Hernandez has missed all of the 2026 season so far after undergoing surgery on his elbow, and will make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies Monday. The Dodgers are coming off of a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers, who they failed to beat even once in the regular season last year.
LA comfortably won the last two games of the series following a loss in the first game of the set Friday, and will look to carry some momentum back to LA for Monday’s game.
Who is Pitching for the Dodgers?
Emmet Sheehan will take the mound for the series opener, and will look to improve on his last start against the San Diego Padres. He allowed four runs in as many innings last time out, causing his season ERA to grow to 4.93.
The right-hander has shown plenty of promise with some strong outings this season, and will hope to have better results this time out.
Who is in the Dodgers’ Lineup?
Shohei Ohtani is leading the line for the Dodgers, and will look to continue improving following a difficult stretch to kick off the month. He had three hits against the Brewers, and drove in two runs in the process. Shortstop Mookie Betts and first baseman Freddie Freeman will follow him, batting second and third respectively.
Center fielder Andy Pages will bat cleanup for the Dodgers, and right fielder Kyle Tucker will bat fifth, followed by left fielder Teoscar Hernandez and catcher Will Smith. Second baseman Hyeseong Kim will bat eighth, and Kiké Hernandez will round out the lineup and play third.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Rockies on Monday
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Mookie Betts, SS
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Andy Pages, CF
5. Kyle Tucker, RF
6. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
7. Will Smith, C
8. Hyeseong Kim, 2B
9. Kiké Hernandez, 3B
P. Emmet Sheehan, RHP
Who is Starting for the Rockies?
Tanner Gordon is making his first start of the season against the Dodgers on Monday, previously operating as a long relief option for the Rockies. He has thrown 27.1 innings this season, and has a 6.59 ERA on the year. He pitched against the Dodgers in April, allowing six runs through four innings pitched.
The Dodgers will look to get to him again early as they look to extend their winning streak to three games. First pitch for Monday’s game comes at 6:10 p.m. PT.
Are you excited to see Kiké back in action?