It is no secret that Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez has not been himself this season, as he has been hampered by elbow, neck and back injuries since Spring Training.
The 35-year-old had never been on the disabled list in his 14-year career before this year and though the season is not yet halfway over, he has already required two DL stints. Both were due to the herniated disc injury that has noticeably bothered Gonzalez throughout the season.
While the club intended to allow for Gonzalez to take ample time to recover, his return was accelerated because of a season-ending knee injury to Andrew Toles.