The Los Angeles Dodgers and star outfielder Teoscar Hernández They agreed to a three-year, $66 million deal, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
The deal includes a fourth-year option for $15 million, plus about $23 million in deferred money and a $23 million signing bonus, according to Passan.
Hernandez said on multiple occasions that he wanted to return to Los Angeles after enjoying an excellent first season with the Dodgers. The 32-year-old hit 33 home runs and 99 RBIs with 12 steals and an .840 OPS (137 OPS+).
The Boston Red Sox were also reportedly interested in the 2024 Home Run Derby champion this winter, although sources told MassLive’s Chris Cotillo they didn’t come close to luring him.
Hernandez rejoins a powerful Dodgers lineup that consists of Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, among others.
