One of the more interesting spring training battles is between super utility player Enrique Hernandez and infielder Chris Taylor. Outside of Charlie Culberson (not on the 40-man) and maybe Logan Forsythe (in a pinch), the Dodgers don’t have a surefire backup shortstop.
Hernandez was in my initial opening day roster projection from two weeks ago.
“Hernandez would appear to have the edge because of his versatility. Dave Roberts has already said he wants to carry a player on the roster capable of being a legitimate backup to Seager at shortstop.