The New York Mets made a strong push to sign All-Star outfielder Teoscar Hernández before he ultimately chose to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the Mets offered Hernández a two-year contract earlier this week in their efforts to bolster the lineup around Juan Soto.

One of the standout players for the Los Angeles Dodgers during last postseason has secured a new deal with the team, further solidifying one of the league's most formidable lineups for the upcoming season.

The Dodgers and Teoscar Hernandez agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract on Friday night, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. ESPN reported that Hernandez’s new deal includes a club option worth $15 million for the 2028 season with a $6.

Juan Soto’s move to the Mets has sparked speculation about a connection to the Los Angeles Dodgers, while reports suggest Teoscar Hernandez is negotiating an agreement for the 2025 MLB season.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans had been holding their breath for nearly two months but got a late Christmas present when

The New York Mets won the offseason when they signed Juan Soto. They surprisingly tried to sign Teoscar Hernández, but he opted to sign with the Dodgers. They could pivot to a different National League West All-Star if they're in the outfield market.

The Mets’ offer to Hernandez “would’ve carried a similar annual average value to the contract he agreed to with the Dodgers but without deferrals,” The Athletic’s Will Sammon writes.