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MLB Insider Delivers Bad News for Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez

MLB Insider Delivers Bad News for Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez

Summary

Teoscar Hernandez, an outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, may be traded. His performance in defense decreased, which led the Dodgers to consider this trade option as a way to manage their budget and improve other team areas.

Key Facts

  • Teoscar Hernandez plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers as an outfielder.
  • He may be traded, even though he played important roles in recent championship seasons.
  • In 2024, Hernandez had a 4.3 bWAR (a measure of a player's value), which dropped to 1.5 in 2025.
  • The Dodgers signed Hernandez to a three-year contract worth $66 million last year.
  • His defensive performance has decreased, which is a concern for the team.
  • Trading Hernandez could help the Dodgers manage their budget and improve other team areas.
  • The Dodgers have $80 million in contracts coming off their books, potentially allowing them to invest in other players.
  • The team might replace Hernandez with other players like Harrison Bader if the trade goes through.

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