Dodgers’ Dave Roberts has encouraging injury update on red-hot infielder
Tommy Edman’s injury status gets an update from Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ahead of a series vs. the Atlanta Braves.
The Los Angeles Dodgers got some solid news regarding the health of utility star Tommy Edman, as manager Dave Roberts shared an optimistic outlook on the 2024 NLCS MVP’s recent ankle issue. Though Edman was absent from the Dodgers’ lineup for Wednesday’s 12-7 win over the Miami Marlins, Roberts made it clear that the team expects his return sooner rather than later.
“I don’t know if it was sliding last night or running the bases, but it was just kind of the right foot, ankle,” Roberts told reporters, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times (h/t LA Times reporter Benjamin Royer). “He’s day-to-day.”
The skipper added that if Edman doesn’t start Friday, he’ll likely be in the lineup by Saturday when the team visits Atlanta.
This injury scare comes at a crucial time for the Dodgers, who recently snapped a three-game skid by stringing together five consecutive wins.
Edman played a key role in that turnaround, contributing five RBIs, three hits, and a stolen base across four of those victories. His production since joining Los Angeles has more than lived up to the hype.
Edman’s injury sparked concern not just because of its timing, but due to his breakout performance since arriving via trade.
