Teoscar Hernández Signs Three-Year Deal with Dodgers

Teoscar Hernández has re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year contract worth $66 million, which includes a $23 million signing bonus and a fourth-year player option valued at $15 million. Following a standout 2024 season where he hit .272 with a career-high 33 home runs, Hernández expressed a strong desire to stay with the team that helped him secure his first World Series title. Despite early challenges in negotiations and interest from other teams, the Dodgers ultimately reached an agreement that also includes $23 million in deferred money. The contract solidifies Hernández's role as a key player in the Dodgers' championship aspirations. His performance in the 2024 season, highlighted by an All-Star selection and a Home Run Derby win, underscored his value to the team. With Hernández back in the lineup, the Dodgers enhance their odds as favorites heading into the next season.