The Los Angeles Dodgers have formally introduced the re-signing of utility man and fan favourite Kiké Hernández on a one-year, $4 million deal.
Hernández will don the Dodger blue for a minimum of another 12 months, and the entrance workplace did some maneuvering to make sure he remained in Los Angeles in 2024.
Earlier than Monday, the probabilities of the 32-year-old returning to Los Angeles regarded bleak. Nonetheless, the Dodgers’ entrance workplace elected to commerce outfielder Manuel Margot, who they acquired in December alongside ace Tyler Glasnow.
The selection between Margot and Hernández was clear to common supervisor Brandon Gomes. Gomes spoke to the media, together with L.A. Instances Dodgers beat author Jack Harris, and detailed why he most popular Hernández over Margot.
“Manny nonetheless match very well. Kiké we simply felt match just a little bit higher, plus we all know what he brings come postseason time, hopefully, within the clubhouse, all these issues.”
The familiarity with Hernández is one thing Gomes and the entrance workplace couldn’t go up on.
Previous to Monday, it was reported by The Atheltic’s Ken Rosenthal that the Twins, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, and San Diego Padres had been within the combine for his skills. Nonetheless, in the long run, he’s returning to Los Angeles, a spot he clearly all the time wished to be.
The 32-year-old has hit .240/.312/.425 in his first six years in Dodger Blue. Though his offense has by no means been the shining spot in his recreation, what made him worthwhile for L.A. was his capacity to play everywhere in the subject.
Hernández is a strong position participant and an excellent higher teammate. The Dodgers let Hernández go as soon as already, they usually weren’t going to let that occur once more.
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