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Dodgers Offseason: What Should LA Do About Hanser Alberto?

In 2019 and 2020, Hanser Alberto was an absolute lefty masher, batting .394 with a .532 slugging percentage off southpaws across those two seasons. When the Dodgers signed him in March, they weren’t necessarily expecting that kind of production, but they were definitely looking for production against lefties.

In 2022, though, Alberto posted just a .680 OPS against lefties, a frustrating combination of never taking a walk and never hitting for power. His defensive versatility was useful, but to be honest, the biggest contributions Alberto made to the Dodgers were his 11 innings on the mound and his infectious enthusiasm in the dugout.