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Kiké Hernández re-signs with the Dodgers on a one-year deal, aiming to help the team repeat as World Series champions in 2025. His return strengthens the roster and boosts their title defense hopes.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured a key piece of their championship puzzle, re-signing utility player Kiké Hernández to a one-year contract. The announcement comes just one day before pitchers and catchers report for spring training, a strategic move that allows the team to potentially open spots on their 40-man roster by transferring players to the 60-day injured list.
Hernández, a vital contributor during the Dodgers’ 2024 World Series run, returns to Los Angeles with a clear mission: to help the team repeat as champions in 2025. Known for his defensive versatility and clutch performances, Hernández can play multiple positions, including outfield, shortstop, and second base, making him an invaluable asset for the Dodgers’ quest for another title.
In recent interviews and reports, Hernández made his motives clear, emphasizing his desire to re-sign with the Dodgers as his top priority. His return strengthens the team’s depth and reinforces the clubhouse chemistry that has been a hallmark of the Dodgers’ success.
Dodgers blockbuster trade proposal would bring 8-time All-Star to LA
The Dodgers currently have Max Muncy penciled in at third base. However, Nolan Arenado has long been looking to get traded and the Dodgers were his top choice earlier in the offseason according to MLB insider John Denton. FanSided’s Zach Pressnell proposed this trade that would send Arenado to Los Angeles from the St. Louis Cardinals:
- Dodgers receive: third baseman Nolan Arenado and $30 million
- Cardinals receive: right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller
“First of all, the Dodgers don’t necessarily need Miller going forward, which makes him expendable in this deal,” wrote Pressnell. “Los Angeles has a rotation of Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Yoshinobu Yamamoto all locked up for multiple years. This doesn’t include pitchers like River Ryan and Justin Wrobleski, who are waiting in the wings. The Dodgers also have guys like Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin available. The Cardinals would love to land such a high-potential prospect.”
In 2019, Arenado signed an eight-year, $260 million deal with the Colorado Rockies before he was traded to the Cardinals. The money going to the Dodgers would help cover some of the contract for Arenado. He is an eight-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glover, five-time Silver Slugger and six-time Platinum Glover.
Last season he slashed .272/.325/.394. As spring training approaches, the Cardinals may be more desperate to move Arenado. A move for the All-Star would likely move Max Muncy to the bench or force the Dodgers to trade him.
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