Dodgers starting to break away from Red Sox, Angels in pursuit of Teoscar Hernandez
Will the Dodgers be able to secure the services of Teoscar Hernandez?
Teams are going all out for Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Hernandez has multiple MLB Free Agency suitors, including the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels. However, the Dodgers look to have the upper hand in the race with a new detail in his contract negotiations.
Dodgers’ offer to Teoscar Hernandez has them at the top of his list
The Dodgers have emerged as frontrunners to land Hernandez, as LA is reportedly willing to offer him more than a three-year contract, per Hector Gomez. Los Angeles is already stacked, so why would they go to great lengths to sign the Mariners star?
Hernandez was one of the most productive players in the MLB in 2023. He batted an average of .258, hit 26 home runs, was responsible for 93 RBI, and had an OPS of .741. Moreover, the 31-year-old is highly durable. He played a career-high 160 games for Seattle in his eighth season.
Despite missing the playoffs, the Mariners went 88-74 partially thanks to contributions from Hernandez. The Dodgers would bolster their outfield and hitting attack by signing the veteran. It appears their offer to him could pull him away from the Red Sox, but it depends on the role he desires.
