Dodgers set to host Rockies and Phillies as Sheehan starts, Hernández returns
Emmet Sheehan takes the mound for Monday’s opener while Kiké Hernández makes his 2026 season debut following elbow surgery.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to host the Colorado Rockies to open a homestand that will also feature a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The club has confirmed that Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to start for the team in Monday’s matchup, marking the beginning of the home stand.
The game also serves as the 2026 season debut for Kiké Hernández, who has been absent from the roster following elbow surgery. Hernández has missed the entirety of the current campaign prior to this appearance, with his return concluding a lengthy absence from the team.
According to the Dodgers’ official lineup announcement, Hernández is expected to play third base and bat ninth in the order. The club’s social media channels welcomed his return as the team finalised its roster for the series opener against Colorado.
Radio coverage for the event will be available on AM 570 in English and KTNQ 1020 AM in Spanish. The announcement of the starting lineup and radio details was issued by the Los Angeles Dodgers account on Monday, 25 May 2026.
The homestand structure indicates a focused period for the club as they navigate the Rockies series before transitioning to face the Phillies. Sheehan’s start and Hernández’s reinstatement represent the primary operational updates for this opening game.
