dodgers rehab assignment albuquerque
Definition
In Major League Baseball, a 'Dodgers rehab assignment in Albuquerque' refers to Los Angeles Dodgers players on the injured list being sent on a rehabilitation stint to play games with their Triple-A affiliate (recently the Oklahoma City Comets) at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to regain form before returning to the major league roster.
A common recovery protocol for Dodgers stars, blending minor league action with the high-desert vibes of Albuquerque, often drawing massive local crowds for a taste of big-league talent.
Examples
Kiké Hernández got a hero's welcome during his Dodgers rehab assignment in Albuquerque – turns out, Isotopes fans know how to make a guy feel better than any ice pack.
Nothing heals a sore shoulder like a Dodgers rehab assignment in Albuquerque: Brusdar Graterol's already slinging heat amid cheers and green chile aromas.
The Dodgers rehab assignment in Albuquerque turned a routine Comets game into a Hollywood premiere, complete with standing ovations for the walking wounded.
Fans joke that a Dodgers rehab assignment in Albuquerque is just code for 'trade Dodger Dogs for green chile burgers while shaking off rust.'