UPDATE: Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Tommy Edman is set to undergo urgent right ankle surgery next week, according to general manager Brandon Gomes. This announcement was made during the Major League Baseball’s GM meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
This surgery is critical as Edman has been struggling with ankle issues since midway through the 2024 season. Initially with the St. Louis Cardinals, he continued to play through the pain before being traded to the Dodgers in July. Despite his injury, Edman significantly contributed to the Dodgers’ success, earning the title of NL Championship Series MVP.
In a dramatic seven-game World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, Edman batted only .143, but his essential defensive plays at second base and center field were vital in securing the championship for the Dodgers, marking their second consecutive title.
“This was clearly bothering him for a while,” Gomes stated. “He’s so tough and went out there and kept just posting for us and obviously played great for us. So I think it’ll be good to get it addressed and then that way he can have this behind him and hopefully it won’t be an issue next year.”
Edman signed a lucrative $74 million contract over five years last offseason, making his recovery even more critical for the Dodgers’ lineup as they look ahead to the upcoming season.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Edman’s recovery progresses and whether he will be ready in time for spring training. The urgency of this procedure highlights the importance of Edman’s role in the Dodgers’ strategy moving forward.
Stay tuned for more updates as we follow Edman’s recovery and the implications for the Dodgers’ season ahead.