Dodgers Could Trade Teoscar Hernández, Insider Says
MLB insider Jim Bowden says the Los Angeles Dodgers could move Hernández, with Toronto reportedly interested in bringing him back.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Baseball
MLB insider Jim Bowden suggested the Los Angeles Dodgers could trade outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who is entering the final guaranteed year of a three-year, $66 million extension. Bowden reported the Toronto Blue Jays have interest in reacquiring him, though neither club has indicated trade talks have taken place.
Why it matters
Bowden tied the possible move to Josue De Paula's readiness to hit at the major league level, which he said makes trading Hernández feasible. The Blue Jays' outfield was one of the worst offensively in Major League Baseball last year, giving Toronto a clear reason to pursue him.
Hernández was an All-Star two seasons ago, and his trade value depends on whether De Paula can stabilize the Dodgers' outfield in 2027. Neither club has confirmed any movement on the player.
The players
Jim Bowden
Bowden is an MLB insider and former general manager who hosts the GM Territory podcast and is known for trade analysis.
Teoscar Hernández
Hernández is a Dodgers outfielder who played for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2017 to 2022 and made his first All-Star team in 2021.
Josue De Paula
De Paula is a Dodgers prospect who was promoted from Double-A Tulsa to the majors in September and is viewed as a key part of the team's outfield plans.
The details
Bowden discussed the potential trade on his GM Territory podcast while running through players who could be moved before the collective bargaining agreement expires December 1. The Dodgers floated Hernández on the trade market last year but kept him and moved him to left field to make room for Kyle Tucker.
Timeline
Last year: The Dodgers floated Hernández on the trade market, then kept him.
September: Josue De Paula jumped from Double-A Tulsa to the majors and reached base in half of his 42 plate appearances.
Dec. 1: The collective bargaining agreement expires.
Roadmap
The Dodgers' outfield planning now hinges on whether prospects like De Paula can replace veterans on the roster. Last year's aborted trade of Hernández set the pattern that this winter's speculation now follows.
A trade would change who starts in the Dodgers' outfield and could shift fantasy value for Hernández and De Paula. Fans should watch whether De Paula earns a spot in left field or returns to Triple-A Oklahoma City this winter.
The takeaway
Hernández's situation shows how quickly a Dodgers outfielder's trade value can change once a prospect shows he is ready. Watch De Paula's defensive progress, since that will determine whether Los Angeles keeps or moves its veteran.
What happens next
The collective bargaining agreement expires December 1, which will shape the timing of any offseason trades involving Hernández.
Further reading
For more on the Dodgers' roster moves, see Los Angeles Baseball.
