LOS ANGELES -- Enrique Hernandez was activated off the injured list Monday, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers a step closer to getting back all of their key players who have been sidelined.

The 34-year-old infielder/outfielder had been out since July 6 with left elbow inflammation. He was available off the bench for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds , and will start Tuesday and Wednesday, although manager Dave Roberts wasn't sure where he'd play.

Hernandez made five rehab appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City, batting .357 with two doubles and three RBIs. He has played in 72 games this season, hitting .195 with eight homers and 22 RBIs.

The Dodgers are locked in a tight race with San Diego in the NL West. They lost two of three to the Padres over the weekend and the te

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