The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from winning the World Series over the New York Yankees. However, after this season ends, they will have many key players hitting free agency. While listing players the Dodgers could move on from because they have priced themselves out of the Dodgers' range, FanSided's Zach Pressnell named Kiké Hernández as a luxury the Dodgers may not be able to afford if they want to make an aggressive run at Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames.
"The Dodgers will be looking to bring in a franchise shortstop this offseason. Pairing that with Hernandez's price tag growing by the day, it seems as though he's priced himself out of Los Angeles," wrote Pressnell. "This will be especially true if the Dodgers are aggressive in trying to sign shortstop Willy Adames from the Milwaukee Brewers.
" The Dodgers signed Hernández to a one-year, $4 million deal before the season. His postseason has potentially set him up for a raise next year. The Dodgers need to bring in an elite shortstop to fill their biggest need, and Hernández may have made himself a luxury they cannot afford.
Hernández struggled offensively in the regular season but played elite defense. "His production in the postseason has been far from below average though," wrote Pressnell. "While offering the same defensive versatility and excellence, Hernandez's bat has come alive as well.
In 11 postseason games, Hernandez is slashing .282/.349/.
487 with two home runs, five RBIs and a triple.
