Dodgers Extend Qualifying Offer to Teoscar Hernández

The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended a $21.05 million qualifying offer to outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, who is expected to decline it in favor of a multi-year contract elsewhere. Hernandez has expressed a strong desire to remain with the Dodgers after a successful season, including 33 home runs and a key role in their World Series victory. He has until November 19 to make his decision, and should he decline, the Dodgers will receive a compensatory draft pick. In a surprising move, the team chose not to extend a qualifying offer to pitcher Walker Buehler, who struggled during the regular season but performed well in the postseason. This decision allows Buehler to explore free agency while still leaving open the possibility of re-signing with the Dodgers. The Dodgers are actively looking to strengthen their roster as they head into the offseason, with Hernandez's future among the priorities.