Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Tommy Edman was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 9, 2026, due to ongoing recovery from right ankle surgery performed during the offseason. Originally projected to return in late May, his rehabilitation has been slowed by residual soreness in the surgically repaired ankle. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Edman is on a "slow program" with soreness emerging when attempting to increase running intensity. The move to the 60-day IL ensures he remains out until at least May 24, though his actual return timeline remains unclear.
Strengths
- + Multiple World Series champion with proven track record
- + Rehabilitation work continuing despite setback
- + Originally projected for late May return before complications
- + Dodgers organization committed to careful recovery process
Weaknesses
- - Right ankle surgery complications with residual soreness
- - Rehabilitation paused due to renewed ankle soreness
- - Return timeline pushed back from original May projection
- - No official return timeline established
- - Soreness emerged when increasing running intensity
- - Has not swung bat at all in 2026 season
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Right ankle surgery performed during offseason with post-operative complications. Residual soreness emerged during rehabilitation when attempting to increase running intensity. Rehab paused as of May 5, 2026."> </invoke>
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Evan Edwards is a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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