Dodgers' Tommy Edman Out for Opening Day After Ankle Surgery

Utility player recovering from ligament repair and bone spur removal, aiming for return later in season

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Los Angeles Dodgers' versatile utility player Tommy Edman will miss the team's opening day after undergoing offseason ankle surgery to address persistent pain and injury issues. Edman is recovering from a ligament repair and bone spur removal procedure, and while he has begun light hitting and jogging, the Dodgers do not expect him to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Why it matters

Edman's ability to play multiple positions, including second base, center field, and third base, makes him a valuable asset for the Dodgers as they look to defend their back-to-back championship titles. His absence will impact the team's lineup flexibility and depth as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The details

Edman dealt with ankle pain throughout the 2025 season after stepping in as the Dodgers' center fielder during their World Series triumph over Toronto. Despite managing the injury to finish the year, the 30-year-old elected to have surgery in November to address the ongoing issues and improve his long-term health. While Edman has expressed cautious optimism about his recovery, the Dodgers do not expect him to be ready for the team's home opener against Arizona on March 26, though he has not ruled out the possibility.

  • Edman underwent ankle surgery in November 2025.
  • Dodgers' home opener against Arizona is scheduled for March 26, 2026.

The players

Tommy Edman

A versatile utility player for the Los Angeles Dodgers who can cover multiple positions, including second base, center field, and third base.

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kiké Hernández

A reliable utility option for the Dodgers who may see increased playing time at second base while Edman recovers.

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What they’re saying

“I had a month last year. Hopefully I have a full season this year.”

— Tommy Edman (theconwaybulletin.com)

“Opening Day was going to be a really aggressive goal, just in case it happened to be, like, we recover faster than we expected it to. I think everything is based on past instances with this kind of surgery. I feel like I'm on schedule with that, and we'll just kind of see how it goes with each step along the way.”

— Tommy Edman (theconwaybulletin.com)

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