Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't starting Teoscar Hernández for Sunday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to the outfielder's recent hitting slump.
"Clearly he hasn't handled right-handed pitching," Roberts said pregame, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. "I think that a two-day reset could help. He's an everyday guy, but I do think that's where we're at. You've got to perform too."
Hernández won't play Monday either, as the Dodgers are off before starting a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old is slashing .211/.237/.433 with five homers, three walks, and 30 strikeouts over 24 games in August.
Roberts also called out Hernández on Aug. 19 for his defense in a loss to the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies.
Hernández has gone deep 21 times with 77 RBIs and a .732 OPS across 112 games this season. The 2024 All-Star signed a three-year, $66-million contract in the offseason after playing a key role in helping the Dodgers win the World Series.