Dodger Stadium<\/a>. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images<\/p>\nDodgers Nation\u2019s Doug McKain, though, thinks shipping the All-Star outfielder elsewhere would be a big mistake.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo chance in hell are they going to trade Teo,\u201d McKain said. \u201cBecause, one, what he means to the clubhouse as far as being a clubhouse leader, the intangibles. Who\u2019s going to throw those sunflower seeds? I mean, yeah, sure, the Dodger Stadium cleaning crew would be happy about it, less work for them.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019d also mean more work for the Dodgers\u2019 lineup, because who\u2019s going to mash against lefties? Who\u2019s going to bring you that joy? That billion dollar megawatt smile? To me, the thought of trading Teoscar Hernandez was a non-starter. It would have been a massive mistake if the Dodgers had done that because of how good he is in the postseason, the role he plays.\u201d<\/p>\n
How Important is Teoscar Hernandez on Offense?<\/p>\n
Hernandez had a down year in 2025, but still managed more than enough offensive production for the Dodgers to keep him around.<\/p>\n
Hernandez hit 25 home runs and recorded 89 RBIs last season, both of which ranked third on the Dodgers. Additionally, he is one of the best right-handed power bats in the Dodgers\u2019 lineup. Andy Pages is the only right-handed batter on the roster who hit more home runs than Hernandez last season, and Hernandez has proven he can sustain his excellence over a long period of time.<\/p>\n
The veteran has hit 20 or more home runs in every MLB season he has played 100 or more games.<\/p>\n
He had a .754 OPS against left-handers in 2025 \u2014 nearly .020 points better than his mark against righties \u2014 and managed a .467 slugging percentage in 120 at-bats against southpaws.<\/p>\n
Hernandez adds a new layer to the Dodgers\u2019 lineup, and sending him out so soon after getting a complete outfield would put the Dodgers in the same predicament they were in before signing Tucker.<\/p>\n
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Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) singles during the tenth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at