Teoscar Hernández may finally be showing signs of turning things around after enduring a difficult stretch following his return from the Injured List.

The veteran outfielder collected two hits in Friday’s 4-2 road victory over the New York Mets, including a leadoff double in the third inning, while also scoring a run.

He followed that performance by going 1-for-3 with another run scored in Saturday’s 4-3 victory, and 2-for-4 in Sunday’s 8-3 loss. His performance in the series gives the Dodgers encouraging signs that his bat may be coming back to life.

Much of Hernández’s recent frustration can be traced back to the Grade 1 left hamstring injury he suffered on May 29.

Before the injury, Hernández had recovered from a slow start to the season and was playing some of his best baseball.

During the month of May, he posted a .325 batting average and an .882 OPS in 24 games before the injury forced him to spend the next four weeks on the Injured List.

His return, however, has not gone as smoothly.

Entering Friday’s game, Hernández was hitting just .136/.212/.203 with one home run and five RBIs across his previous 17 games. This was a dramatic decline from the level he had reached before suffering the left hamstring injury.

Hernández acknowledged that missing an entire month disrupted the rhythm he had established at the plate.

According to Katie Woo from The Athletic, the outfielder explained that he felt everything was clicking before the injury. He noted that his timing was where it needed to be and that he was consistently driving the baseball for extra-base hits.

Hernández also recognized that sitting out for a month presents significant challenges but believes his swing is moving in the right direction. He added that continuing to attack good pitches and make hard contact represents meaningful progress in his recovery.

“I was really good before (the hamstring injury),” Hernández said.

“The timing was there. I was hitting the ball all over the place, extra bases. But it’s tough to miss a month. It’s going in the right direction. When I’m swinging at good pitches to hit, putting the ball in play with hard contact, that’s good progress.”

Hernández is hitting .251 with eight home runs, 37 RBIs, and a .713 OPS in 71 games this season.

Fortunately for both Hernández and the Dodgers, there is little pressure to rush results.

Los Angeles currently has a 12-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West. This gives the organization flexibility to remain patient while one of its most important middle-of-the-order bats works through the final stages of regaining his timing.

The Dodgers continue to believe there is more than enough time for Hernández to return to form before the postseason begins in October.

Hernández has built his reputation as one of MLB’s most dangerous run producers because of the confidence and aggressiveness he brings to every plate appearance.

He is capable of changing the momentum of a game with one swing and has consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver in important situations.

Beyond his offensive production, Hernández provides valuable veteran leadership and an energetic presence that teammates feed off throughout a long season.

His positive attitude and resilience have helped him overcome adversity at multiple points in his career, making him a respected figure inside the clubhouse.

Players with his experience understand that consistency often comes from trusting the process rather than becoming discouraged by temporary setbacks.

If Hernández continues rebuilding his timing, the Dodgers could once again have one of the lineup’s most impactful hitters available when the games matter most.

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