Dodgers' Edman Sits With Ankle Injury, Set To Return

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman missed two games against the Miami Marlins after tweaking his ankle during Tuesday's 15-2 win, though team sources described his absence as precautionary rather than due to a serious injury. Edman, who had played every game this season until then, made a critical impact on Monday with a walk-off, two-run single in extra innings and contributed three RBIs before leaving Tuesday's game. The Dodgers used the opportunity to give Kiké Hernández extra playing time during Edman's rest. Edman, acquired in a major offseason trade, has been a key performer, posting a .252 batting average with 24 RBIs and eight home runs this season. He is expected to return for the Dodgers' upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves following Thursday's off-day. The team continues to emphasize lineup flexibility amid ongoing injuries.