Teoscar Hernández Trade Candidate: Dodgers Weigh Josue De Paula

Teoscar Hernandez’s shaky 2023 season with the Mariners didn’t establish much of a platform as the outfielder entered free agency for the first time, and the result was one-year, $23.5MM deal with the Dodgers. Hernandez chose the shorter-term contract over some lengthier offers with the intent of hitting well in 2024 and putting him in better position to command a more lucrative long-term pact. The plan worked, as Hernandez hit .272/.339/.501 with 33 homers over 652 plate appearances. He earned an All-Star nod, Silver Slugger honors, and (most importantly for Hernandez) his first championship ring as Los Angeles captured the…