Because his signing will push their payroll to around $270 million, they will jump well into the second luxury-tax bracket and pay a 12.5% surcharge on top of the 50% they need to pay for spending over the $237 million threshold. Factoring in additional money spent because of the luxury tax, Hernández's one year will cost the Dodgers more than $32 million.
The current window the Dodgers are in also allows them to dig into their treasure trove of ownership resources while maximizing their years with Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. The Dodgers remain in the market for additional pitching help, and they have so far been connected to some of the top relievers available.
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