"Fast forward one year and another World Series title, and there are rumors that the Dodgers might be looking to trade him. Hernandez, 33, took a bit of a step back overall in 2025. He saw all his numbers dip from the previous year, with his on-base percentage taking a big 55-point hit. He drew just 26 walks in 546 plate appearances (4.8 BB%)"
"He posted a merely league-average wRC+ of 102, despite still hitting 25 home runs. The thing is, it looked like Hernandez was going to improve on his 2024 season. He got off to a fast start this past season. Through 33 games, he was the best non-Ohtani hitter on the squad. He had a 155 wRC+ while hitting .315/.333/.600 with nine home runs (tied with Ohtani) and a team-leading 34 RBI. Then, a groin injury in early May cost him two weeks of action."
"Defensively, he's never been a gold glover. He has solid enough speed an enough arm for right field, but there were times when his lack of defensive aptitude was noticeable. -- The Dodgers need to add to the outfield this offseason. If they move Hernandez, they'll likely need to add two. It seems counterproductive, but it could make some sense."
Hernandez signed a three-year, $66 million deal after the 2024 championship and formed a productive offensive pairing with Shohei Ohtani. In 2025 his on-base percentage fell by 55 points, walks dropped to 26 in 546 plate appearances (4.8%), and his wRC+ settled at 102 despite 25 home runs. He began 2025 with a 155 wRC+ through 33 games but suffered a groin injury in early May and produced an .223/.268/.404 line (84 wRC+) over his final 101 games. Defensively he offers adequate speed and arm in right field but has notable limitations. A trade is possible and would force the Dodgers to add outfield help, potentially two players; the Royals are mentioned as a conceivable landing spot where Hernandez could play left.
Read at Dodgers Digest
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