TORONTO, ONTARIO – NOVEMBER 01: Teoscar Hernández #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after drawing a walk to load the bases during the tenth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are appearing to be finalizing their group of position players ahead of spring training. Kyle Tucker was officially announced as the newest player on Wednesday and while a small acquisition may be made, such as Kike Hernandez, the group seems to be set in stone.

One player that was reportedly being brought up in trade discussions was outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. It was a concern if he would have a roster spot in Los Angeles if Tucker was signed. However, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the team appears to be keeping the veteran Hernandez.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 01: Teoscar Hernández #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after drawing a walk to load the bases during the tenth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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"The Dodgers will likely keep Teoscar Hernández after taking calls on him for much of this winter," Ardaya wrote. "While Tucker’s defense wasn’t at its Gold Glove peak last year, it makes sense to have him in right field with Hernández in left and Pages in center."

Dave Roberts and Andrew Friedman know Hernandez and Tucker aren't the strongest defensively, but the organization can try to hide their faults with Pages manning center field. Pages has recorded four outs above average in 1639 career innings in center field.

Los Angeles would be happy to see a defensive improvement from Tucker and Hernandez, but it reportedly seems to be content with the lineup as things stand now. The Dodgers know the offensive upside in the lineup on a nightly basis outweighs the possibility of making intermittent errors.

The only upside for the Dodgers is they have Alex Call, an acquisition from the Washington Nationals at this past trade deadline, could be used as a defensive replacement at any time. Los Angeles could also use Hernandez in a similar role if and when he re-signs.

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