Hernández to reprise super utility role with LA
Feb 11 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: Los Angeles signed IF/OF Kiké Hernández to a 1-year contract.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Hernandez returns to the Dodgers as a super utility player. He hit just .229/.281/.373 in 393 PA with the Dodgers in 2024, but made appearances at 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF and CF and will likely serve in a similar role on the very deep and talented Dodgers roster. With an outfield that consists of OF Teoscar Hernández, IF/OF Tommy Edman and OF Michael Conforto, with IF/OF Chris Taylor as well as Hernandez also able to play in the outfield, this signing likely pushes second-year OF Andy Pages to Triple-A Oklahoma City to start the season.
–Gannon
San Diego Padres
NEWS: San Diego signed free agents 1B/OF Connor...
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