Enrique Hernandez hopeful of returning to Dodgers next week

Utilityman Enrique Hernandez said he thinks he could return from the disabled list while the Dodgers are visiting the San Francisco Giants early next week.

“I feel 100%,” he said. “I feel like I’m ready to play.”

Hernandez sprinted around the bases Monday at what he said was maximum intensity. He also ran the bases at a similar effort two days earlier.

“No issues,” Hernandez said.

The next step in his recovery will take place at the Dodgers’ spring-training complex in Arizona, where Hernandez is expected to play in simulated games.

“Basically going back there to get back in the rhythm of things,” he said.

Even if he can’t play against the Giants, he said he expects to play in the final series of the regular season, a three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. The series starts on Oct. 2.

“Looking forward to coming back before the playoffs so I can get a few at-bats and hopefully make a case for that playoff roster,” Hernandez said.

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