Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman could miss the beginning of the 2026 season as he recovers from offseason surgery, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya.
Edman struggled with his ankle throughout the season — landing on the injured list twice — and received surgery at the beginning of the offseason. While he originally expected to be back for the beginning of the season, Ardaya speculates the Dodgers’ signing of infielder Andy Ibañez tells a different story.
“The team’s desire to add Andy Ibañez seemingly suggests that Edman’s availability to start the season is in doubt,” Ardaya wrote.
The seven-year major leaguer played 66 games at second base for L.A. last season, also featuring at third base 13 times and in center field on 25 occasions.
Oct 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman (25) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesWhere Will Tommy Edman Play for the Dodgers in 2026?
Edman will more than likely serve as the Dodgers’ second baseman in 2026, as L.A. kept him away from center field after his ankle injury in 2025. After adding Ibañez, the Dodgers have four players — including Edman — who can play second base.
Hyeseong Kim will certainly be vying for a starting spot with the Dodgers, and Ibañez will definitely see some time at the position after signing with the team. Miguel Rojas’ versatility may keep him elsewhere in the infield to fill in for other players, but he is also more than capable of playing second.
The Dodgers have shown they’re more willing to have Edman at second than those two, though, and with plenty of outfield options they’ll likely keep him there.
As far as his offense goes, Edman had an underwhelming year in his first full season with the Dodgers.
His OPS dropped to .656 from .717 in 2024, though he still managed 13 home runs — tying a career-high — and 49 RBIs. His .225 average and .274 OBP were both career-lows, so he’ll look to bounce back with a better season in 2026.
The Dodgers will hope he can do the same, as they’re aiming to make franchise history in 2026. L.A. is chasing their first three-peat, and have an incredibly strong chance to do so after their high-profile offseason additions. If Edman and the Dodgers can perform just as well — if not better — than last season, they could very well accomplish their goal in the upcoming campaign.
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