The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting a key player back very soon, with utility man Kiké Hernández inching closer to a return . Hernández underwent offseason elbow surgery that has delayed his start to the 2026 season, and had him open the season on the 60-day injured list. But the veteran said he is " ahead of schedule " in his recovery, and should be back as soon as he's eligible to come off the IL. Once Hernández does return to the team, the Dodgers are going to have another tough decision to make on the roster. Hernández's impact on the Dodgers over the years can't be overstated, and the team is ready to have him back. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on how the team plans to utilize him when he returns, saying that he will again take on his usual role. "I see Kiké at third [base], obviously he's gonna play some second [base] because you just don't know what's gonna happen, you just never know what's gonna happen, what could happen," Roberts said.…