Los Angeles was a perfect fit for outfielder Teoscar Hernández this season. The 32-year-old had the best season of his career since 2021.

He quickly became a favorite of Dodgers fans due to his impressive performance at the plate. Hernández won the first Home Run Derby of his career and the first in Dodgers franchise history. The 2024 National League Silver Slugger recorded a career-high 33 home runs this season. He also hit a grand slam in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres to beat the Dodgers by one run.

However, his time in Los Angeles may be coming to an end. After winning the World Series, Hernández was declared a free agent and is looking for a multi-year contract. Although he has expressed interest in remaining with the Dodgers, other MLB teams may have better offers and options for the Dominican outfielder.

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Hernández signed a last-minute, one-year, $23.5 million contract with the Dodgers as a free agent last offseason. His performance in 2023 did not attract much attention from MLB teams. But after his standout season this year, Hernández is in a much better position to land the contract he’s been looking for.

Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter suggested Hernández could sign a five-year, $100 million contract with the New York Yankees. In 2022, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos signed a contract identical to the one Reuter predicted for Hernández.

The Yankees took a particularly close look at Hernández in the World Series. In the entire five-game series, Hernández hit a two-run home run in Game 2, giving the Dodgers a two-run lead. He also struck out Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton at home plate – highlighting his defensive prowess.

Reuter acknowledged that the Dodgers still have a high chance of resigning Hernández. Despite declining his qualifying offer from the franchise, Los Angeles is still negotiating a contract with the two-time All-Star.

But once free agent outfielder Juan Soto decides where to sign, the market for Hernández could expand. Better offers from other teams could convince Hernández to part ways with the Dodgers.

Additionally, if the Dodgers somehow manage to sign Juan Soto, it’s unlikely there will be room or money for Hernández. Los Angeles is reportedly among the teams that have met with Soto and offered him $600 million. However, both New York teams, the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, are reportedly willing to spend $700 million for Soto.

Soto is expected to make a decision this weekend, possibly before the start of the annual winter meetings.