Rumor: Red Sox Showing Interest in Teoscar Hernández

[Matthew Lenz]

Recently, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Red Sox are showing interest in corner outfielder Teoscar Hernández.

Coming off one of the best seasons of his career, Hernández bounced back from a down season in 2023 with an .840 OPS, 33 HR, and 12 stolen bases. Although he struggled in the postseason, many Dodgers players attribute him to being the reason they were in the World Series and, in an interview with Morosi, Bob Nightengale stated that he would be surprised if the Dodgers let him walk. The duo also reported that the Baltimore Orioles are showing interest in the former Blue Jay who will be entering his age 32 season in 2025.

While Hernández did spend time in both corner outfield spots his glove grades far better in right field than it does in left, according the FanGraphs UZR/150 metric. To go along with his power bat, he also showcases a power arm with arm strength in the 70th percentile of all outfielders in 2024. If there's one wart the righty has, it's that his aggressiveness at the plate leads to a high amount of strikeouts and a low number of walks, but it pays off in the long run with his power.

Would you like to see Teoscar Hernández in a Red Sox uniform?

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[Bellhorn04]

Of course.  But if the Dodgers want him back, the Sox probably don't have much chance.  They had a good chance to sign him last year but they passed it up. 

[mvp 78]

3 minutes ago, Bellhorn04 said:

Of course.  But if the Dodgers want him back, the Sox probably don't have much chance.  They had a good chance to sign him last year but they passed it up. 

Yeah, could have had him last year if they offered him more AAV. Now they'd have to offer him even more than they would have last season. Bad business!

[Bellhorn04]

1 minute ago, mvp 78 said:

Yeah, could have had him last year if they offered him more AAV. Now they'd have to offer him even more than they would have last season. Bad business!

True, but credit the player, he had a superb season and boosted his value.

[mvp 78]

3 minutes ago, Bellhorn04 said:

True, but credit the player, he had a superb season and boosted his value.

Oh, ALL the credit to Teoscar. He's going to get PAID. He deserves it. Big season. Helps a team win a WS.