May Crimson Sox commerce Kiké Hernandez earlier than Aug. 1 deadline? Dodgers reportedly considering reunion with veteran

Crimson Sox

Hernandez may very well be the odd man out on Boston’s roster within the coming days.

Boston Red Sox Kike Hernandez reacting after striking out with the bases loaded against the New York Yankees during fourth inning MLB action at Fenway Park.
Kiké Hernandez has had a season to neglect to date with the Crimson Sox. Picture by Matthew J. Lee/Globe Employees

The Crimson Sox have some selections to make within the coming days because it pertains to a crowded infield grouping.

With Pablo Reyes’ rehab assignment coming to a close and Trevor Story persevering with to progress down within the minor leagues, there stands to be an odd man out on Boston’s roster very quickly.

Veteran utility participant Kiké Hernandez may very well be a possible candidate, given his disappointing returns each on the plate and within the discipline this season.

And if Boston opts to discipline presents for the 31-year-old Hernandez, his former group within the Dodgers may come calling.

“Los Angeles additionally would think about a reunion with Enrique Hernández, a league supply mentioned, if he’s keen to suit into the sort of area of interest position the Dodgers are looking for to fill,” The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reported Sunday. “Hernández, who needs to be an on a regular basis participant, has spent the previous three seasons in Boston however may very well be the odd man out this weekend within the Crimson Sox’s pending roster crunch.”

Hernandez was an unsung hero throughout Boston’s sudden run to the ALCS in 2021, serving as a key cog for the Sox due to well timed hitting, defensive versatility, and veteran management.

Nevertheless, accidents in 2022 and a pointy dip in his manufacturing in 2023 have hindered his worth to the Sox.

Presently, within the remaining yr of his contract with Boston, Hernandez entered Sunday evening batting simply .218 with six dwelling runs and 31 RBI.

A plus defender at each second base and middle discipline, Hernandez was the primary man up for Boston as Story’s substitute at shortstop to open the 2023 season. However his time on the place has been nothing wanting a catastrophe, with Hernandez knocked for 15 errors already this yr.

Nonetheless, Hernandez’s versatility and potential pop on the plate ought to make him an interesting goal for groups seeking to bolster their roster forward of a playoff run in October.

“The Dodgers (and different golf equipment), nevertheless, would worth Hernández’s sturdy glove at a number of positions, postseason expertise and profession .811 OPS towards lefties when concentrating on him in a possible swap,” Ardaya wrote.

No matter whether or not or not Chaim Bloom opts to purchase or promote on the deadline, Hernandez seems like a participant who might be on the transfer in some capability this week, given the variety of reinforcements on the best way.