Notes: Hernández, Kim, Lux, Biggio

01/06/2025 09:02 AM

Teoscar Hernández made it a top priority to sign back with the Dodgers this offseason, and entering the 2025 season, his bat and effervescent personality will remain in Los Angeles for the next three years.

Hernández was reintroduced to the Dodgers during a press conference on Friday alongside manager Dave Roberts and general manager Brandon Gomes. Gomes reflected on what Hernández brought to the team, noting his infectious love for the game of baseball and his willingness to step up in big opportunities, per Beth Harris of the Associated Press.

"He always put the team first and you could see that there was a real love of the game that he brought to the field each and every day," general manager Brandon Gomes said. "I do think because of the way he plays with such passion and joy, when those big moments came up, it was something that he really cherished and was able to put the team first and slow the heartbeat down and do whatever was needed in that situation."

Gomes also outlined the corner outfield alignment for the Dodgers, slotting Hernández in left field and Michael Conforto as the everyday right fielder.

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The Dodgers signing of Korean utility man Hyeseong Kim gives the Dodgers a high contact left handed bat that has the ability to man the middle infield and corner outfield positions. Although the Dodgers plan to have Mookie Betts and Gavin Lux as the primary middle infield duo, the New York Yankees and Seattle Marinershave inquired about Lux after the Kim signing, reports Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated.

As sources told Yankees On SI, the Yankees have shown some interest in a potential trade for Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux. However, sources say the Yankees expressed interest in Lux several weeks ago and the Seattle Mariners have been more aggressive in pursuit of the infielder.

Utility man Cavan Biggio has signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. Biggio was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays by the Dodgers in June, and struggled to the tune of .192/.306/.329 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 30 games.

Theo DeRosa of MLB.comhas more on the signing.