Blue Jays Reportedly Eyeing Teoscar Hernandez Reunion
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The Los Angeles Dodgers may move the All-Star outfielder to make room for younger talent, according to reports.
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly interested in reuniting with former outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, according to reporting from Sports Illustrated.
Former general manager and analyst Jim Bowden stated on his *GM Territory* podcast that the Blue Jays would love to add the 34-year-old slugger back to their roster. Hernandez previously spent six seasons in Toronto, where he earned his first All-Star nod in 2021 and finished in the top 20 of MVP voting. During his tenure with the Blue Jays, Hernandez recorded 129 home runs, 369 RBIs, and 584 hits over 609 games.
According to Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to get younger and more athletic this offseason, as many of their most impactful players are over the age of 30. Bowden noted that trading Hernandez makes sense for Los Angeles, as the team possesses several ready-to-go outfield prospects and wants to clear space for young talent, such as Josue De Paula.
Moving on from veterans on expiring contracts is seen as a way for the Dodgers to retool their roster while maintaining their status as World Series contenders. Hernandez previously left Toronto after the 2022 season when the Blue Jays traded him to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Adam Macko and pitcher Erik Swanson. Following one season in Seattle, Hernandez signed a one-year contract with the Dodgers.