"Hernández has spent nine of his 12 big-league seasons with the Dodgers. He re-upped with the team on a one-year, $6.5MM deal this past offseason. Hernández has filled a versatile role across multiple stints in LA and has three World Series rings with the club (2020, 2024, 2025). The 34-year-old is coming off one of his worst offensive seasons, though the elbow issue could've played a factor. Hernández hit just .203 across 93 games, while missing most of July and August with the injury."
"The veteran started every playoff game for the Dodgers, managing a .250 batting average, albeit with an elevated strikeout rate. Hernández accounted for LA's only run in Game 5 of the World Series when he homered off of Trey Yesavage. He was also in left field for' season-saving catch in Game 7. Hernández's ability to handle several defensive positions is likely the main factor in a return to LA."
Los Angeles is pursuing a reunion with utilityman Kiké Hernández, who is recovering from elbow surgery on his non-throwing arm. Hernández spent nine of his 12 big-league seasons with the Dodgers and signed a one-year, $6.5MM deal last offseason. He has filled versatile defensive roles and earned three World Series rings with the club (2020, 2024, 2025). Hernández hit .203 across 93 games this season while missing most of July and August with the injury, and he managed a .250 average in the playoffs with an elevated strikeout rate. His multi-position defense could address soft spots at center and second base. LA's payroll projects at $337MM, down from nearly $400MM last season, which could affect the size of any commitment. There remains room for a part-time platoon role spelling Hyeseong Kim or serving as depth behind Tommy Edman.
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