Teoscar Hernandez could be Dodgers’ saving grace on Jackie Robinson Day

Teoscar Hernandez could be Dodgers’ saving grace on Jackie Robinson Day originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Teoscar Hernandez might just save the Los Angeles Dodgers from a massive embarrassment on Jackie Robinson Day.

On 15th April, 1947, Robinson broke the league's color barrier by making his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers. However, just imagine what it would be like for the LA fanbase to see no Black player wearing a Dodgers jersey No. 42.

However, with Hernandez's presence, the ballclub could avoid that wild dream. With Mookie Betts injured, Hernandez is the only Black player to feature in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the New York Mets on the special day. Jackie Robinson Day is also celebrated for diversity.

In that regard, the Dodgers are doing fine with the likes of Japanese-born superstars Shohei Ohtani and Hyeseong Kim representing the team on that front on Wednesday. More: MLB reminded about special Shohei Ohtani alert on Jackie Robinson Day Teoscar Hernandez makes special announcement for 2026 season Last weekend, during a radio appearance, Teoscar Hernandez announced that he will wear an elbow guard dedicated to his son, Jaden Hernandez, for the rest of the season. The outfielder's son was recently diagnosed with autism.