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Baseball Dodgers sign Kiké Hernández by Latino Sports February 12, 2025 Miguel Rojas and Kiké Hernández are back together in Dodger Blue, after Hernández signed a one-year-deal to remain in LA – Image Credit: Emma Sharon/Latino Sports The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with infielder/outfielder Kiké Hernández on a one-year contract for $6.5 million. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred right-handed pitcher Gavin Stone to the 60-day injured list. Hernández, 33, has played 828 games for the Dodgers, including 180 since being reacquired from the Boston Red Sox at the July 2023 trade deadline. In 126 games for the Dodgers last season, he had a .654 OPS with 12 homers and 42 RBI while posting a 1.3 bWAR. He helped propel the Dodgers to their second World Series Championship in the last five seasons with a go-ahead solo homer in the winner-take-all Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Padres. He went on to hit .294 in 14 postseason games, clubbing two homers and driving in six runners. Kiké Hernández was an unsung hero in the Dodgers’ 2024 World Series run – Image Credit: Bill Menzel/Latino Sports He enters his ninth season for the Dodgers with an 11.3 bWAR, 85 homers and 285 RBI. In eight postseasons with Los Angeles, the San Juan, Puerto Rico native has amassed 10 homers and 26 RBI. He is in his 12 th Major League season overall, having played with Houston (2014), Miami (2014), Los Angeles (2015-20, 2023-), Boston (2021-23), slashing .238/.308/.405 with 120 homers and 435 RBI in 1,183 career games. Press Release Courtesy of MLB Follow us on Social Media for updates and exclusive content Instagram: @latinosportsoficial Facebook: Latino Sports Twitter: @latinosports Related Topics Dodgers Kiké Hernández Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball MLB MLB Free Agency MLB Offseason Puerto Rico Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Advertisement Facebook Latest Article Baseball / 4 days ago 35TH ANNUAL LATINO MVP AWARDS – 2024 OFFICIAL BALLOT ANNOUNCED BRONX, NY (February 10th, 2025) — It has been thirty five (35) years since… By Press Release Baseball / 6 hours ago In Caguas, Puerto Rico – A Crucial Forum for Aspiring Baseball Players CAGUAS, PR — Approximately 600 ninth-grade high school students, parents, school administrators, and coaches… By Julio Pabón Baseball / 11 hours ago Where The Light Shines Brightest In Baseball LOS ANGELES, CA — In the beginning, God said: “Let there be light.” And… By William Coppola Baseball / 11 hours ago Remembering “Tbone” LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, I want to write about Tom “Tbone” Giordano. Tom… By William Coppola Baseball / 12 hours ago Bregman Signs With the Red Sox – Bregman Firma Con Los Medias Rojas Open your heart to the world as much as you can, because today is… By Juan Vené More in Baseball In Caguas, Puerto Rico – A Crucial Forum for Aspiring Baseball Players CAGUAS, PR — Approximately 600 ninth-grade high school students, parents, school administrators, and coaches… Where The Light Shines Brightest In Baseball LOS ANGELES, CA — In the beginning, God said: “Let there be light.” And… Remembering “Tbone” LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, I want to write about Tom “Tbone” Giordano. Tom… Bregman Signs With the Red Sox – Bregman Firma Con Los Medias Rojas Open your heart to the world as much as you can, because today is… Latinos Make The Whole World Smile The Stage Is Set For First-Ever ‘Puerto Rico Challenge’
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