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Dodgers $66 Million Slugger Surprisingly Floated in Trade Talks: Report

Dodgers $66 Million Slugger Surprisingly Floated in Trade Talks: Report

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers are considering trade talks involving their right fielder, Teoscar Hernández. Despite having a significant role in the team and a reasonable contract, his performance has seen a decline, prompting these discussions.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • They had a regular season record of 93 wins.
  • The team is considering trading Teoscar Hernández, their right fielder.
  • Hernández’s performance dropped; his OPS+ went from 135 to 103.
  • He ranked low in defensive performance among right fielders last season.
  • Hernández has a three-year, $66 million contract.
  • He hit eight home runs in the playoffs, including five this year.
  • The trade market lacks many right-handed hitting outfielders.

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