Los Angeles Dodgers fans, you can breathe now.<\/p>\n
Enrique “Kike” Hernandez, a Puerto Rico-born utility player, will be back in blue next season. The news comes from Hernandez himself, who posted a Kendrick Lamar-soundtracked video to social media on Sunday.<\/p>\n
His return has since been confirmed by multiple reports. As of Sunday afternoon, the terms of his deal have not been revealed.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old became a free agent after winning the World Series with the Dodgers in October.<\/p>\n
Hernandez was first promoted to the major leagues in 2014 with the Houston Astros, and was traded to the Miami Marlins after about a month. That offseason, he was dealt to L.A. alongside Austin Barnes and Andrew Heaney.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez celebrates after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Will Smith during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)<\/p>\n
Hernandez quickly became a fan favorite with the Dodgers as the team experienced postseason success. He was a member of the 2020 World Series championship squad before leaving to the Boston Red Sox in free agency a few months later.<\/p>\n
He was traded back to L.A. during the 2023 season, where he took back a role as a utility player. Sunday’s announcement comes after months of uncertainty about his future in L.A.<\/p>\n
Last season, Hernandez hit for a.229 batting average in 126 games.<\/p>\n
Kike Hernandez’s return to the Dodgers is a welcome one for fans of the team. His versatility and postseason experience will be valuable assets for the team moving forward.<\/p>\n
Q: When did Kike Hernandez post the news of his return to social media?<\/p>\n
A: Hernandez posted the news on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Q: What is the current status of the terms of Hernandez’s deal?<\/p>\n
A: The terms of the deal have not been revealed.<\/p>\n
Q: What was Hernandez’s batting average last season?<\/p>\n
A: Hernandez hit for a.229 batting average in 126 games last season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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