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Dodgers Entertain Teoscar Hernández Trade Talk but Deem Move Unlikely

A hold looks likely as his power plus playoff production remain central to the roster.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 29: Teoscar Hernandez #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers swings the bat in the first inning during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 01: Teoscar Hernández #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after drawing a walk to load the bases during the tenth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Ken Rosenthal and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report Hernández’s name has surfaced in league trade conversations, with the Dodgers viewing a deal as unlikely.
  • Hernández is signed to a three-year, $66 million contract that runs through 2027, and the team holds a 2028 club option.
  • Defensive metrics weigh on his market as reports cite him as a factor in Los Angeles’ outfield ranking 18th in Outs Above Average this past season.
  • His recent October track record bolsters his value, including eight home runs and a .780 OPS over the past two postseasons for the back-to-back champions.
  • After a regular-season dip in 2025 to a .247/.284/.454 line with 25 home runs, he remained a key power source and produced again in the playoffs.