Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez bet on himself this past season, turning it into a World Series title and one of the best seasons in his career. Now MLB rumors are swirling regarding which team Hernandez will play for next year and beyond.
Hernandez, who turned 32 years old in October, is one of the best MLB free agents available this winter. An All-Star selection in 2021 and 2024, with three Silver Slugger Awards, the veteran offers one of the most impactful right-handed bats on the market.
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- Teoscar Hernandez stats (ESPN): .272/.339/.501, .840 OPS, 33 home runs, 32 doubles, 99 RBI
Early in the winter, MLB rumors have linked clubs like the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and Texas Rangers among the teams interested in Hernandez. While the two-time All-Star wants to return to Los Angeles, the involvement of other World Series contenders has created a bidding war.
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In a recent Reddit AMA, MLB.com’s senior reporter Mark Feinsand shared his belief that Hernandez will re-sign with the Dodgers this offseason.
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While it’s always possible a last-minute offer that goes past what the front office is comfortable adding to the Dodgers payroll in 2025, Los Angeles has long been viewed as the favorite for Hernandez. He proved to be a perfect fit in the clubhouse, gelling with team culture and his contributions throughout the season helped the Dodgers reach and then win the World Series.
- Teoscar Hernandez career stats (Baseball Reference): .263/.320/.488, .808 OPS,192 home runs, 572 RBI, 193 doubles, 121 OPS+ in 3,861 plate appearances
While Los Angeles has been linked to the likes of Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes, other players seem to be a bigger priority for the Dodgers front office. The team seems determined to re-sign Hernandez and land Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki this offseason.
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Dodgers rumors dating back to the summer, with even more buzz now, also hint that star shortstop Willy Adames is among the club’s top targets. Ultimately, it’s very possible Los Angeles comes out of the winter with Sataki and Adames as its biggest offseason additions with Hernandez and other contributors re-signed.