The Los Angeles Dodgers are “close” on a new contract with outfielder Teoscar Hernández, sources tell Dodgers Nation. However, the hold-up is on the Dodgers’ end — not from Hernández’s camp.
Hernández has made it clear all along his desire is to re-sign with the Dodgers. As of Sunday, the two sides are close, but the Dodgers are not yet ready to finalize it. There’s no current timetable for a deal to be consummated.
It’s unclear why the Dodgers are waiting — it could be Juan Soto’s free agency, as L.A. remains among the five remaining contenders for Soto.