Commerce rumors have swirled round Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez all through the offseason.
These rumors have been anticipated to get louder when the Dodgers agreed to phrases with outfielder Kyle Tucker on Thursday. As a substitute, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Hernandez is predicted to be a member of the Dodgers on Opening Day, shifting to left as Tucker takes over in proper.
The Dodgers would have been promoting low on Hernandez. He had arguably his worst season within the majors in 2025, posting a .247/.284/.454 batting line over his 546 plate appearances, hitting 25 homers and 29 doubles. His on-base share and slugging have been his lowest marks in a full season, whereas he hit his fewest dwelling runs in a non-pandemic shortened 12 months since 2018.
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez nonetheless intrigued regardless of a dropoff in manufacturing
The Dodgers have been rumored to have suitors for Hernandez regardless of his down 12 months. He’s set to start the second 12 months of his three-year extension with the Dodgers and is owed one other $33 million. There may be additionally a team-friendly $15 million possibility for 2028 that will make Hernandez a cut price if he returns to kind over the following two years.
His comparatively cheap contract, coupled along with his energy — he has hit no less than 22 homers in each full season since establishing himself within the majors in 2018 — made Hernandez a pretty possibility for budget-conscious groups trying to enhance their energy. The Royals, specifically, had been linked to Hernandez regardless of Dodgers normal supervisor Brandon Gomes saying a deal was unlikely.
Preserving Hernandez has two advantages for the Dodgers. First, his means to play both outfield nook spot helps when it comes to depth. Second, if he can rebound in what ought to be a formidable lineup, he can be that rather more helpful on the commerce entrance through the 2026-27 offseason. The Dodgers would doubtless have quite a few suitors for Hernandez ought to he be made out there subsequent 12 months.
