"The Dodgers reportedly placed Hernández on the trade block and kicked the tires on potential deals. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes downplayed the possibility, but the rumors persisted and the Kansas City Royals were connected to him. No deal has come to fruition, and Hernández has remained with the Dodgers."
"Hernández is coming off a poor season where he hit just .247/.284/.454 with a 102 wRC+ during the 2025 season. He still posted solid counting stats and power numbers with 29 doubles, 25 home runs and 89 RBI in 134 games, but struggled with consistency and failed to get on base at an average clip. The 33-year-old also finished with -9 outs above average, placing him in the third percentile of defenders, or in other terms, one of the worst defenders in baseball."
The Dodgers explored trading Teoscar Hernández during the offseason but did not complete a deal and expect to retain him for 2026, shifting him to left field. The team’s signing of Kyle Tucker made the defensive shuffle easier. Hernández hit .247/.284/.454 with a 102 wRC+ in 2025, totaling 29 doubles, 25 home runs and 89 RBI in 134 games while struggling with consistency and on-base skills. He finished the year with -9 outs above average, ranking in the third percentile defensively, and produced just 0.6 WAR, making him difficult to trade given his contract. The Dodgers hope a move to left can mask defensive issues and allow an offensive rebound.
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