Teoscar Hernández's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

According to senior MLB writer Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is "expected" to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Earlier this offseason, Hernandez declined the qualifying offer, but that does not rule out a reunion, as a long-term extension could be in the works. Hernandez performed very well in his debut season in Los Angeles, as he posted a strong .272/.339/.501 slash line with 32 doubles, 33 home runs, 99 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. While he did carry a hefty 28.8% strikeout rate, he hit the ball very hard at an impressive 46.8% mark, which placed him in the top 81st percentile among qualified hitters. During the postseason, Hernandez held a solid .250/.352/.417 line with three long balls. Fantasy managers should closely monitor where Hernandez signs, as a reunion with Los Angeles could provide him with elite scoring opportunities once again in 2025.

Free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez declined the Los Angeles Dodgers' $21.05 million qualifying offer on Tuesday, as expected, according to sources. Hernandez is looking for a richer long-term deal on the open market this winter after excelling in his first year with the Dodgers, which led to a World Series title. It's believed that there is plenty of mutual interest in a reunion, but the Dodgers will at least receive draft-pick compensation if Hernandez signs elsewhere. The 32-year-old Dominican outfielder most likely won't have the type of lineup protection that he had with the Dodgers if he departs in free agency. If 589 at-bats with LA in 2024 during the regular season, Hernandez hit a strong .272/.339/.501 with an .840 OPS, career-high 33 home runs, 99 RBI, a career-high-tying 12 steals and 84 runs scored in 154 games. He had three homers and 12 RBI in 16 playoff games.

Free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is reportedly drawing interest from the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles on the open market, according to sources. Other teams are involved, but the Red Sox and Orioles have similar needs for a right-handed power bat. There's mutual interest between Hernandez and the Los Angeles Dodgers, too, which is probably stronger after they won the World Series over the Yankees in October. The 32-year-old Dominican outfielder thrived hitting in the middle of LA's stacked lineup in his first year with the team in 2024, slashing .272/.339/.501 with an .840 OPS, a career-high 33 home runs, 99 RBI, 12 steals and 84 runs scored in 154 games during the regular season. It will certainly be tough to live up to those numbers if he leaves the Dodgers in pursuit of the American League East or somewhere else.