"Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernández are the only two Dodgers outfielders locked into a starting spot at present time, but as they go through all their options on how to improve, there might be an addition-by-subtraction scenario. Although a deal may be unlikely, Hernández has been involved in some of the Dodgers' trade talks, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic: Hernández's name is coming up in trade conversations, according to league sources. The Dodgers view a deal as unlikely, but the idea of it, at least, is not without logic."
"By trading Hernández, the Dodgers could drastically improve their outfield defense. Even if it comes at the expense of some offense, it would still likely be a net positive for the team overall. Hernández is among the worst defenders in baseball, and his offense also dipped during the 2025 season. That resulted in the right fielder posting a WAR of just 0.6, amounting to only slightly better than a replacement-level player."
The Dodgers plan to pursue a three-peat after the 2025 World Series and identify an outfielder and bullpen help as priority needs. The team appears unlikely to spend heavily again and may pursue creative roster moves. Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernández are the only current guaranteed starting outfielders. Hernández has surfaced in trade conversations despite a deal being viewed as unlikely. Hernández’s defense ranked among the worst and his offense declined in 2025, producing a 0.6 WAR, but his power (25+ homers five consecutive seasons) makes him a DH upgrade candidate. Trading him would improve defense but create additional lineup holes and left-handed power concentration.
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