Tue Aug 26 04:30:00 UTC 2025: **Dodgers’ Roster Shakeup Looms as Injured Players Return; Conforto’s Spot in Jeopardy**
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Dodgers are poised to receive a boost to their roster as key players like Kike Hernandez and Hyeseong Kim near their return from injury. Hernandez and Kim are currently on rehab assignments with Triple-A Oklahoma City, signaling their imminent return to the major league club. However, these additions will necessitate roster moves, potentially putting outfielder Michael Conforto’s spot in jeopardy.
Conforto, signed last offseason to a one-year, $17 million contract, has struggled to find consistency this season, batting .183 with nine home runs and 28 RBIs in 114 games. His recent slump, failing to record a hit in his last seven games, has amplified concerns about his performance. While Manager Dave Roberts has shown patience with Conforto, his offensive struggles and a -0.9 WAR have made it increasingly difficult to justify his place in the lineup.
“The pending returns of the injured players will jeopardize the roster spot of Michael Conforto,” MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal writes for The Athletic.
Despite Conforto’s professionalism and appreciation for the opportunity, his future with the Dodgers appears uncertain. With the Dodgers currently tied for first place in the NL West and gearing up for a playoff push, the team may need to make tough decisions to optimize their roster.
Conforto faces a crucial week against the Cincinnati Reds to prove his value to the team. His performance could determine whether he remains with the Dodgers or becomes a free agent, needing to demonstrate his viability to other MLB teams.
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