After missing almost two months of action, Kike Hernandez was activated from the injured list this past Monday, with the Los Angeles Dodgers welcoming back their usual October hero ahead of their three-game series over the Cincinnati Reds to begin the year. While Hernandez wasn't called upon on Monday during the Dodgers' series-opening 7-0 win, he drew the start for them on Tuesday at the hot corner and went 2-3 from the plate with an RBI.

This is the kind of performance that Hernandez is always capable of, and he's back to playing carefree baseball now that he seems to have put his elbow injury completely in the rearview mirror. And the Dodgers utility man couldn't hide his happiness that he is now back to contributing for his team in this playoff race and upcoming pennant chase.

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