After a season filled with both championship highs and frustrating setbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman is taking a decisive step toward getting back to full strength. General manager Brandon Gomes confirmed at the MLB General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas that Edman will undergo surgery on his right ankle next week, an issue that lingered throughout much of the 2025 campaign.
“Tommy Edman is having surgery on his right ankle next week,” Gomes told reporters, via The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “Still expected to be ready around the start of spring training.”
The operation comes after Edman battled inflammation and multiple ankle sprains that landed him on the injured list twice this past season. Though he returned in time for the postseason and ultimately helped the Dodgers secure their second straight World Series title, the injury clearly affected his explosiveness and range. “This was clearly bothering him for a while,” Gomes said. “He’s so tough and went out there and kept posting for us… It’ll be good to get it addressed so he can have this behind him.”
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Battling Through Pain
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Edman’s numbers reflect a player fighting through limitations. After a strong April (.252/.295/.523), his production fell off sharply once the ankle issues resurfaced — hitting just .213 with a .315 slugging percentage the rest of the way. He attempted only four steals all year, a steep drop from his usual basepath aggression.
Still, Edman’s impact when healthy is undeniable. The switch-hitting dynamo, acquired from the Cardinals at the 2024 trade deadline, was the NLCS MVP during the Dodgers’ 2024 championship run and a key defensive piece down the stretch. Los Angeles rewarded that versatility with a five-year, $74 million extension, banking on his ability to bounce back.
Looking Ahead For The Dodgers
With surgery scheduled for mid-November, Edman is projected to rejoin the team around the start of Spring Training 2026, potentially slotting back in at second base or center field. His recovery could influence how the Dodgers approach their offseason roster construction, particularly in the outfield, where the club continues to weigh depth options behind Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernández.
If Edman returns to form, the Dodgers’ pursuit of baseball’s first three-peat since the 2000 Yankees becomes that much more attainable — and all the more formidable.