Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Monday that the team plans for Edman to be its center fielder next season, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Edman signed a five-year, $74 million contract extension with the Dodgers on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Edman is absent from Friday's lineup against Colorado, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Edman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Edman went 2-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.
Edman went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs.
Edman went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Guardians.
Edman isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.
Edman (wrist) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Edman (wrist) will be activated from the injured list Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.