Tommy Edman’s ankle improving, could start rehab assignment soon
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Tommy Edman of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on before the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on May 19, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman is a step closer to being a step closer to returning from the injured list after offseason ankle surgery, thanks to a few more steps closer to full speed in the last week. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday at Petco Park in San Diego that Edman could face hitters at Camelback Ranch in Arizona in the next week, then potentially start a minor league rehab assignment after that.
Next steps for Tommy Edman, who has been running arcs at what looks like close to max effort this week: First, he'll go to Arizona to take live at-bats. After that, Dave Roberts said he could begin a rehab assignment, potentially next week. — Sonja Chen (@SonjaMChen) May 20, 2026 Dave Roberts said Tommy Edman is nearing a rehab assignment next week.
Edman is taking more aggressive infield practice for the first time today and running the bases again. #Dodgers — David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) May 20, 2026 Edman had right ankle surgery in November , after being hampered by said ankle on and off throughout his time with the Dodgers. When the Dodgers acquired Edman from the Cardinals at the 2024 trade deadline , he was already on the injured list after wrist surgery the prior offseason, but his rehab with St.
Louis was hampered by a sprained right ankle . In 2025, Edman was twice on injured list due to the right ankle, missing a combined 49 games during the two stints . The ankle injury also limited his mobility in the field , such that 125 1/3 of his 146 1/3 postseason innings (85.
6 percent) came at second base, with only three games in center field. After the surgery, Edman’s offseason work was limited, with his right leg in a walking boot up until mid January. He was slow-played during spring training, gradually working up, and explained the methodology at Dodgers Fan Fest during the offseason.