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The Dodgers aren’t easing Tommy Edman back into one spot — they’re planning to move him around the diamond. Per DodgerBlue.com, the club intends to use Edman at multiple positions now that he’s returned from the 60-day injured list and made his 2026 debut in Wednesday’s series finale against the Rays. Edman had missed the entire season recovering from offseason right ankle surgery, and his activation came a bit later than initially hoped, but he’s finally here.

Edman’s defensive versatility has always been one of his defining traits. He came to the Dodgers in the 2024 midseason trade from the Cardinals — part of the deal that also brought over Amed Rosario — and immediately showed he could handle shortstop, second base, and the outfield corners at a high level. He was a key contributor during the 2024 World Series run, playing all over the field and providing a spark at the top of the lineup. His ability to slot in wherever needed was a big reason Andrew Friedman targeted him. Last season, Edman continued that role and became one of the more reliable utility pieces in baseball, posting solid defensive metrics at every position he played. The ankle surgery that kept him out this year was a concern, but the fact that the Dodgers are already comfortable deploying him at multiple spots suggests the ankle is holding up well enough to handle the lateral movement demands of different positions.

This is exactly the kind of flexibility the Dodgers need right now. With injuries having shuffled the roster for much of 2026, having a healthy Edman who can play second, short, third, or a corner outfield spot gives Dave Roberts real options on a nightly basis. He’s not just a bench piece, either — when Edman is right, he’s a legitimate everyday player who can hit at the top of the order and play above-average defense wherever you put him.

I think the multi-position plan also signals that the Dodgers don’t want to block anyone currently holding down a spot. Rather than displacing a single player, Edman can rotate in across the lineup and give regulars rest days without the defense or offense taking a hit. It’s a smart way to reintegrate him while keeping the guys who’ve been carrying the load fresh. The Dodgers have been waiting months for this kind of roster depth, and now they’ve got it. Edman healthy and moving around the field is one of the better developments we’ve had in a while.

Source(s): Staff (DodgerBlue.com) | First reported: June 18, 2026 6:11 PM UTC

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