In somewhat of a surprise move, the Dodgers acquired Kiké Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox several days before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. Hernandez was by no means an attractive trade candidate, as the center fielder-turned-shortstop was batting just .222/.279/.320 in Boston.
However, since his return to LA, Hernandez has been heating back up.
In August, Hernandez is batting .321 with a .861 OPS and 10 RBI across 17 games. Hernandez, who played for the Dodgers for six years before joining the Red Sox, has impressed manager Dave Roberts upon his return.
“I think it sort of goes with experience, and he’s experienced a lot since he’s left here.