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Los Angeles was the perfect fit for outfielder Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez this season. The 32-year-old had the best season of his career since 2021.<\/p>\n

He quickly became a Dodgers\u2019 fan favorite for his impressive performance at the plate. Hern\u00e1ndez won the first Home Run Derby of his career and the first in Dodgers franchise history. The 2024 National League Silver Slugger recorded a career-high 33 home runs this season. He also hit a grand slam in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres to put the Dodgers down by one run.<\/p>\n

However, his time in Los Angeles may be nearing its end. After winning the World Series, Hern\u00e1ndez elected free agency and is searching for a multi-year deal. Although he has expressed interest in staying with the Dodgers, other MLB teams may have better offers and opportunities for the Dominican outfielder.<\/p>\n

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Hern\u00e1ndez signed a last-minute, one-year, $23.5 million contract with the Dodgers last offseason as a free agent. His 2023 performance did not draw much attention from MLB teams. But, after his standout season this year, Hern\u00e1ndez is in a much better position to find the contract he has been hunting for.<\/p>\n

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report\u00a0suggested Hern\u00e1ndez could land a five-year, $100 million contract with the New York Yankees. In 2022, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos signed an identical contract to the one Reuter predicted for Hern\u00e1ndez.<\/p>\n

The Yankees got an extra close look at Hern\u00e1ndez in the World Series. Across the five-game series, Hern\u00e1ndez hit a two-run home run in Game 2 to give the Dodgers a two-run lead. He also threw out Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton at home plate\u00a0\u2013 highlighting his defensive prowess.<\/p>\n

Reuter acknowledged that the Dodgers still have a high likelihood of resigning Hern\u00e1ndez. Although he declined his qualifying offer from the franchise, Los Angeles is still negotiating a contract with the two-time All-Star.<\/p>\n

But, once free agent outfielder Juan Soto decides where he is signing, Hern\u00e1ndez\u2019s market may broaden. Better offers from other teams may convince Hern\u00e1ndez to part ways with the Dodgers.<\/p>\n

Additionally, if the Dodgers somehow manage to acquire Juan Soto, it is unlikely that there will be room or money for Hern\u00e1ndez. Los Angeles is reportedly among teams that have met with Soto and\u00a0offered him $600 million. However, both New York teams, the Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly open to spending $700 million for Soto.<\/p>\n

Soto is expected to make a decision over the weekend, possibly before the start of the annual Winter Meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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