Paul Ukighir
It seems as though Teoscar Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers are at a standstill.
It appeared likely that Hernández would rejoin the Dodgers, where he had his best season, following an outstanding debut season. The 32-year-old was a key member of the World Series-winning lineup and hit a career-high 33 home runs.
Hernández and the Dodgers have both indicated interest in getting back together, but nothing has materialized as of yet. The Dodgers have yet to pay Hernández the $22–24 million he is requesting annually, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
A Possible Transfer to the Red Sox
Both parties may have to move on if the situation does not improve quickly. Given the history of former Dodgers players joining other teams in recent years, it would not be shocking if another team made a move as a result of this.
The Dodgers’ negotiations with Hernández would eventually come to an end, allowing him to sign with the Boston Red Sox, according to a recent YouTube video by content creator Jim Riley.
“Once it is evident that a Dodgers deal is just not there… I think we will see a quick pivot,” Riley said.
“There’s a team here that has vowed to spend money and be aggressive and grab a righty bat, and I’m going to go with the Boston Red Sox as my prediction for Teoscar.”
Red Sox Requirements and Hernández’s Outstanding Performance
Hernández ended the previous season with 33 home runs, 99 RBIs, a.840 OPS, and a 137 OPS+. The Red Sox need right-handed bats in their lineup, and he is among the best right-handed hitters available right now.
In addition to former LA players Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen, and Kiké Hernández, the Red Sox have already signed former Dodger Walker Buehler this week. Hernández would become the most recent former Dodger star to move to Boston if he signs on.
