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With Teoscar Hernández back in the lineup after his IL stint, the Dodgers are shifting Tommy Edman primarily to second base, per Dodger Blue. Edman had been filling in across multiple positions — including the outfield corners — during Hernández’s absence, but the plan going forward is to slot him in at second with some third base mixed in.

Edman’s versatility has been one of his defining traits since he came up with the Cardinals. He’s logged meaningful time at second base, shortstop, third base, and the outfield corners across his career. The Dodgers acquired him before the 2024 season specifically because of that Swiss Army knife profile, and he was a key contributor during their World Series run. He started the 2026 season on the IL after right ankle surgery in the offseason, but since returning he’s been one of our most productive hitters. His ability to hit from both sides of the plate — something he’s spoken about feeling good with recently — makes him a lineup asset regardless of where he plays defensively. Settling him in at second base gives him a home position rather than bouncing him around, which should only help his rhythm at the plate.

Hernández’s return is what makes this positional clarity possible. He missed time on the IL but looked sharp immediately upon his return, contributing to a 17-hit barrage against the Athletics on Monday. With Hernández back in right field where he belongs, the Dodgers don’t need Edman patching holes in the outfield anymore. Hernández has been a middle-of-the-order presence since signing with Los Angeles, and having him healthy changes the complexion of the lineup entirely.

This is how you want a roster to come together as we push toward the second half. Edman at second base is a good fit — he’s played the position at a high level before, and it keeps his bat in the lineup every day without forcing him into a spot where we have a better option. Mookie Betts remains the everyday shortstop, and Freddie Freeman is locked in at first, so second base is the natural landing spot for Edman in this infield configuration.

The bigger picture here is that the Dodgers are finally getting healthy at the right time. Edman and Hernández are both back and contributing. If Evan Phillips returns soon as expected, this roster starts looking a lot closer to what we drew up on paper in March. Having enough healthy bodies to put everyone in their best position — rather than plugging gaps — is a luxury this team hasn’t had for most of the first half. I like where this is headed.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: June 30, 2026 1:02 PM UTC

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