The latest addition of outfielder Teoscar Hernández supplies the Dodgers with one other right-handed energy hitter with 30 dwelling run potential, alongside 2023 MVP runner-up Mookie Betts.
Whereas Hernández has proven spectacular offensive numbers for the reason that 2018 season when he was with the Toronto Blue Jays, his defensive numbers have hindered his total manufacturing, resulting in a -4.8 DWAR in that span.
Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Occasions notes that normal supervisor Brandon Gomes has expressed a want to make use of Hernández in an on a regular basis function.
“We're planning on Teo being an on a regular basis man,” normal supervisor Brandon Gomes stated, confirming that Hernández will get hitters full-time, in addition to play one of many nook outfield positions. “We felt like his energy and talent to actually deal with left-handed pitching was an excellent match for a way our lineup is constructed.”
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Dodger Insider's Christian Romo shares how Hernández feels about being part of a championship-caliber workforce whereas having the chance to play with a number of star expertise surrounding him for the primary time in his profession.
“I do know that going to this group will give me extra expertise,” Hernández stated. “It's going to present me the issues that I (needed) in free company as a result of I needed to go to a workforce that may compete and will be within the playoffs.”
As a lot because the Dodgers have added to each their beginning rotation and their beginning lineup, the workforce hasn't been too lively within the bullpen market, as Joe Kelly has been the one reliever the workforce has signed for the season 2024.
Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter suggests the Dodgers signal reliever David Robertson to spherical out an already stellar bullpen. Robertson break up the 2023 season with the New York Mets and Miami Marlins, filling in effectively for injured nearer Edwin Diaz earlier than struggling in his time with Miami.
The Dodgers for the primary time since 2014 will open the common season internationally, this time taking part in in Seoul, South Korea. Along with taking part in a two-game collection towards the San Diego Padres, the 2 groups may even play towards the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes and LG Twins, in accordance with the Korea Occasions.
