The New York Mets made a strong push to sign All-Star outfielder Teoscar Hernández before he ultimately chose to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the Mets offered Hernández a two-year contract earlier this week in their efforts to bolster the lineup around Juan Soto. However, the Dodgers secured Hernández with a three-year, $66 million deal that includes additional incentives and deferred money.
“Source: The Mets offered Teoscar Hernandez a two-year contract this week, before he went back to the Dodgers for three years and $66 million,” Healey shared on X, formerly Twitter.
Hernández, 32, had a career year in 2024, slashing .272/.339/.501 with 33 home runs and 99 RBIs over 154 games. His contributions were crucial to the Dodgers’ World Series championship run, including a two-run double in Game 5 that capped off a nightmare inning for the New York Yankees. Hernández’s performance made it clear why both the Mets and Dodgers were eager to have him in their lineups.