Kike Hernandez Dresses as Joker for Family Halloween

Dodgers free agent Kike Hernandez joined his family in a Suicide Squad-themed Halloween celebration shared on Instagram.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Baseball

Kike Hernandez Dresses as Joker for Family Halloween

Mariana Vicente posted Halloween photos on Instagram on Saturday showing her family dressed as Suicide Squad characters, with Mariana as Harley Quinn and Kike Hernandez as the Joker. Hernandez, a free agent, is a former Dodgers infielder and outfielder.

Why it matters

The post offers a personal glimpse at Hernandez as he remains unsigned during the offseason following a 2026 season with the Dodgers. It also highlights how the family is spending the period between seasons.

Hernandez finished the 2026 season with a .222 average, four home runs and 12 RBIs across 41 games on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. His lone postseason hit was a two-run homer off Chris Sale in NLDS Game 3, while the team won 100 games before being swept by the Brewers in the NLCS.

The players

Kike Hernandez

Hernandez is a veteran utility player who spent the 2026 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and is now a free agent.

Mariana Vicente

Vicente is the wife of Kike Hernandez who shared the family's Halloween photos on Instagram.

The details

Mariana Vicente wore a red and black corset, leather shorts, red striped tights, a gold and black wig in twin tails and a large hammer. Kike Hernandez wore white face paint, green hair, black around the eyes, a red smile and carried a gold-topped cane, while Penélope wore a pink and blue wig and a matching tutu.

Oct. 31, 2026: Mariana Vicente posted Halloween Suicide Squad photos to Instagram.
Oct. 17, 2026: Mariana Vicente posted a reflection on the season to Instagram.

Season Trajectory

Hernandez's free agency comes after a season in which the Dodgers won 100 games but were swept by the Brewers in the NLCS, shaping how teams weigh his role heading into the offseason. Whether he returns to Chavez Ravine or signs elsewhere will factor into the Dodgers' roster planning for the coming season.

Hernandez's lack of a current team means fans and fantasy managers will be watching for a signing announcement before his role for next season becomes clear. Any move would determine where he could be used in lineups for the upcoming campaign.

The takeaway

A player's offseason personal life can offer context on how athletes balance family time with the uncertainty of free agency. Following team announcements is the clearest way to track where a free agent lands.