Teoscar Hernández’s agent reveals the factors that brought him to LA

When Teoscar Hernandez signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in January on a one-year, $23 million deal, there were some who believed that Hernandez was set, or could have signed a long-term deal in a other place

Hernandez had a multi-year option to sign with the Los Angeles Angels or the Boston Red Sox, but chose to show what he could do with a one-year deal with the Dodgers.

Before Hernandez took the field for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series Sunday at Dodger Stadium, Hernandez’s agent, Rafa Nieves, called out those who were initially skeptical of the deals.

“Nine months ago, all the agents criticized me and Teo for signing a 1-year contract,” Nieves wrote to X.

“The truth is, the market was soft for everybody, and I was coming off a down year while playing in a very pitcher-friendly environment.

We were looking at a 3 year deal and as he was reading the market and realizing that this deal might not exist I asked him what his priority was and he said he wanted to win and play until October so we went focus and we focused on achieving it. the best short-term contract with the best team interested,” Nieves continued.

Nieves listed some of Hernandez’s accomplishments this season, including winning the Home Run Derby, hitting a career high (33), making his second All-Star team and advancing to the NLCS, among other accomplishments.

“He’s going to win his third Silver Slugger and probably get some MVP votes,” Nieves added.

“Also, he made more money this year than he would have made in that 3-year deal and now he’s going back on the market after a one-year run.

Who’s laughing now?”

Hernandez has certainly had a successful season and continues to help the Dodgers continue their playoff run. He was instrumental during the Dodgers’ NL Division Series win over the San Diego Padres, slashing .333/.400/.667 with six hits, three runs, two home runs and seven RBI.

His efforts notably included a grand slam and one of the two runs in the Dodgers’ 2-0 victory Friday that clinched the series victory. He will look to repeat that impact in the NLCS.

Hernandez is looking to stick with the Dodgers going forward, and he’s certainly gotten a bigger deal than the one he took in January. The final decision will come down to whether the two sides can agree on a contract that will keep him in LA long-term.

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