The Los Angeles Dodgers have a few key players left in free agency, including Teoscar Hernández, Jack Flaherty, and Walker Buehler.
But with recent Dodgers acquisitions like Michael Conforto and Blake Snell, are any of these free agents coming back to Los Angeles in 2025? Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently predicted the Dodgers and Hernández to part ways this winter.
“The Dodgers recently signed Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17M deal, so they might be out on re-signing Teoscar Hernández? As things presently stand, it’s looking like they’ll have Conforto, Tommy Edman, Andy Pages, James Outman, and Chris Taylor as outfield options, plus Mookie Betts on days Miguel Rojas gets the start at shortstop,” Miller wrote.
“Top prospect Dalton Rushing might also be in the mix, so they’re likely all set on corner outfielders.” But what does that mean for Hernández? Miller predicts the Dodgers outfielder will sign with the Cincinnati Reds and new manager Terry Francona on a three-year, $66 million deal.
The Reds are loaded with young talent, but injuries, poor management, and down years derailed any chance of the Elly De La Cruz-led club making the postseason. With Francona taking over as the team’s manager, vibes are high in Cincinnati.
The Reds have reportedly checked in on some top free agents and trade targets after acquiring Brady Singer a few weeks ago.
If they can land Hernández to play everyday outfield, they’ll be in great shape.