Kiké Hernández returns to Dodgers, bringing hope to injury-plagued team
- Kiké Hernández was activated off the injured list, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers get closer to full team strength after injuries.
- Hernández had been recovering from left elbow inflammation since July 6 and played five rehab games, batting.357.
- The Dodgers are in a tight race with San Diego for the NL West lead, tied for first before Monday's game.
- Manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about the team's health, stating, 'We're getting healthier.
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Kiké Hernández was activated from the injured list on Monday, and the Los Angeles Dodgers took one more step to recover all their key players who have been marginalized by the injuries.

Kiké Hernández returns to Dodgers, bringing hope to injury-plagued team
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