Dodgers sign Teoscar Hernandez to one-year, $23.5 million deal

Hernandez, a 31-year-old outfielder, played for the Mariners in 2023, hitting 26 homers.

The right-handed-hitting outfielder is expected to add power to the Dodgers' lineup.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed outfielder Teoscar Hernandez to a one-year, $23.5 million contract, the team announced Friday.

Hernandez, 31, is a two-time All-Star who has played for the Astros and Blue Jays in his career. He hit 26 homers with 77 RBIs in 148 games for the Mariners in 2023.

The Dodgers are expected to use Hernandez as their everyday right fielder. He is a good defender with a strong arm and has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order bat.

The signing of Hernandez gives the Dodgers a much-needed boost to their offense. The team struggled to score runs in 2023, finishing 29th in the league in runs per game.

The Dodgers are hoping that Hernandez can help them return to the playoffs in 2024. The team has won the NL West in each of the last 10 seasons, but has not won a World Series since 1988.