Hernández re-signed with the Dodgers last offseason on a three-year, $66 million contract to end what became a drawn-out free agency process. His deal included a $23 million signing bonus, $23.5 million in deferred salary, $15 million team option for the 2028 season or $6.5 million buyout. Thus, Hernández can earn a total of $81 million under his Dodgers contract.
Entering the offseason, two of the Cardinals' three pricey veterans - and Nolan Arenado - made clear that they were more willing to waive their no-trade clause this winter than they were last. Gray said he'd "definitely" consider the possibility after chatting with new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom about the team's direction. He's already been shipped to the Red Sox.