Because of Kim Hye-sung, L.A. fans' dream of becoming a favorite utility shattered, and I wanted to stay in L.A., but I talked about going to NYY
Jan 06, 2025
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It's Quique Hernandez. Hernandez is a player who played for the Dodgers for eight seasons from 2015-2020 and summer 2023 to 2024, and was known as a fan favorite in the Dodgers for his energetic play over offense and defense.
Hernandez is still considered a valuable player as a representative utility in Major League Baseball, where he played all positions except catchers during his career. However, it is unlikely that he will return to the Dodgers.
Fan media Dodgers Nation reported on the 6th (Korea time) 'The LA Dodgers further strengthened the roster by signing Korean utility player Kim Hye-sung, but as a result, FA Kiké Hernández's fate will inevitably have a negative impact this offseason.'The Dodgers want to reinforce another bullpen set-up man, and according to the recent outlook, they are reportedly aiming for left-hander Lilibur Tanner Scott.'
The media then said that Hernandez has made it clear that he wants to return to the Dodgers, but ? is also in a position to welcome his return with open arms, but the infield is full of infieldersIt's become difficult to find your place on the Just Rooster'
Now, Hernandez is expected to give up the Dodgers and push for a full-fledged transfer.
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Born in August 1991 in Puerto Rico, Hernandez began his professional career in the sixth round of the 2009 draft by the Houston Astros.
He began to draw attention after moving to the Dodgers in 2015. After expanding his position as an all-weather fielder who can see both inside and outside, he became a star player in 2018 with a batting average of 0.256, 21 home runs, 52 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.806.
However, after becoming an FA after the 2020 season, he failed to renew his contract with the Dodgers and left Los Angeles by signing a two-year, $14 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. He hit .250 with 20 homers, 60 RBIs, 84 runs scored and an OPS of .786 in 134 games in 2021, his first season on the transfer, opening his second heyday at Boston. In that year's postseason, he hit five home runs and nine RBIs and dominated the love of Boston fans.
However, the following year, he slowed down with a batting average of 0.222, six home runs, and an OPS of 0.629, and returned to the Dodgers in July 2023 with a trade. become a free agent later that year and then againHernandez, who signed a one-year contract with Juss, hit .229 with 12 home runs, 42 RBIs and an OPS of 0.654 in 126 games last year and then went back to the market, but so far, he has not received any significant offer.
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In the end, by recruiting Kim Hye-sung this time, Hernandez's return to the Dodgers is virtually over the moon. That doesn't seem to mean his value has fallen.
FinStreet Alley is 'As long as Juss signed Kim Hye-sung and General Manager Brandon Gomes said he would use Gavin Lux as the main second baseman, Hernandez will not return to LA, stressing that many reasons the Yankees tried to recruit him a year ago are still in effect.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
