Teoscar Hernández has struggled at the plate and has a minus-10 Outs Above Average, ranking in the first percentile among active fielders. He acknowledges criticism and emphasizes work ethic, saying he will keep trying and keep moving forward. The Dodgers have reduced depth and are considering roster adjustments to maximize offense while managing defense. Manager Dave Roberts has considered moving Hernández to left field to replace Michael Conforto, depending on Tommy Edman's return from the injured list. Hyeseong Kim logged limited left-field experience in Korea and some innings during a Triple-A rehab assignment, marking him as another possible option.
"People are always going to say something when something bad happens," Hernández said. "I've got to deal with it, try to get better, try to make the plays. That's the only thing I can do - try, try, keep trying, try harder if I have to. Keep moving forward."
"I think it's certainly a great thought. It's something that is not a zero percent chance of happening," Roberts said. "I haven't approached Teo yet about it, but it's certainly something I've thought about."
"Obviously we know Hyeseong can play second base," Roberts said. "We know he can play shortstop. So just seeing him out in left field, I think that
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