Dodgers Expect Trade Interest in Teoscar Hernandez Amid Thin Outfield Market

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is expected to generate significant trade interest during the offseason due to a scarcity of right-handed hitting outfielders available on the market, according to recent reports. Hernandez is entering the final year of a three-year contract, carrying a $14.5 million salary for the upcoming season alongside a $15 million club option for 2028 with a $6.5 million buyout.

Speaking at the General Manager Meetings, general manager Brandon Gomes dismissed the notion that the franchise is actively looking to deal from its major league roster. Gomes told reporters that the front office feels comfortable with the current composition of the team and does not feel forced to make any moves.

Hernandez posted a 110 wRC+ with 16 home runs across 491 plate appearances in 2026, bouncing back from a mid-season hamstring injury to finish the regular season strong before struggling in the playoffs. Meanwhile, top prospect Josue De Paula has emerged as a potential internal successor after a brief 11-game stint where he posted a .500 on-base percentage, though defensive concerns and potential winter roster restrictions complicate an immediate everyday transition.

What to watch next: Monitor how the Dodgers manage their outfield depth and whether incoming trade offers tempt the front office to move Hernandez before spring training.