T. Hernandez is second on the Dodgers this season with 99 RBIs.
Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, who is a free agent from the Dodgers, rejected a qualifying offer (QO) on the 19th (Japan’s 20th period), foreign reporters and US media said. The position for next season was $21 million (about 3.248 billion yen) per year, and the deadline for answers was 4 pm Eastern time on the 19th (6 am on the 20th).
Francis Romero, a reporter who belongs to the Baseball Writers Association of America, updated his X (formerly Twitter) on the 19th (20th). “”There is no surprise.
T. Hernandez joined the team last offseason for a one-year, $23.5 million (about 3.6 billion yen) contract, and this season he played in 154 games, a ‘hit .272 with 33 home runs and 99 RBIs. He is second on the team in RBIs behind pitcher Shohei Otani. He saved the team many times with his competitive bat, recording a .333 batting average, 2 home runs, and an OPS of 1.067 in the District Series, and contributing to a world No. 1 ranking with a batting average of .350 and an OPS of .931 in the World Series.
They have been eager to stay since the season, and during the victory parade, the fans that packed the home field would chant, “Sign Theo!” T. Hernandez, who took the stage at the ceremony, cried as he thanked his fans. At a GM meeting held in November, Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said he would negotiate with T. Hernandez’s agent, but no progress has been made so far.
QO, which began in 2012, is a system in which free agents sign a one-year contract with their team this season with an annual salary that is the average of the top 125 players in the major leagues . If a player who accepts a QO moves to another team, he will be compensated with option rights based on the size of the contract. In addition to Hernandez, this season’s outfield includes outfielder Juan Soto (Yankees), pitcher Corbin Burnes (Orioles), infielder Willie Adames (Brewers), outfielder infielder Pete Alonso (Mets), and infielder Alex Bregman (Astros), pitcher Max Fried (Braves), Sean ・ Pitcher Manaea (Mets), Pitcher Nick Martinez (Reds), Pitcher Nick Pivetta (Red Sox) , player outfielder Anthony Santander (Orioles), Pitcher Luis Severino (Mets), Infielder Christian Walker (Diamondbacks) ) to present to 13 people.
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2024-11-19 20:35:00
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How does the qualifying offer system impact both players and teams in Major League Baseball?
Good day, ladies and gentlemen! Today, we are excited to share with you an exclusive interview with two esteemed guests, football expert Timothy and baseball analyst Carol, about the recent developments in the world of sports. Let’s dive right in.
[Timothy] Can you tell us about your impressions of T. Hernandez’s decision not to accept the qualifying offer from the Dodgers?
[Carol] Well, Timothy, as a baseball analyst, I believe this move by Hernandez wasn’t surprising at all. He had an impressive season with the Dodgers, hitting .272 with 33 home runs and 99 RBIs. His performance was instrumental in helping the team secure the World Series title. Considering his age and the fact that he saved the team multiple times with his competitive bat, I’m sure he’s eyeing a longer-term contract worth more than the $21 million offered through the qualifying offer.
[Timothy] Absolutely! It’s also worth noting that rejecting the offer doesn’t necessarily mean he won’t return to the Dodgers. As we’ve seen in previous seasons, players who reject the offer can still negotiate a new contract with their current team, and Hernandez has expressed his desire to stay with LA. What are your thoughts on Hernandez’s future, Carol?
[Carol] I completely agree, Timothy. In fact, there are already reports suggesting that both parties are in ongoing negotiations for a new multi-year deal. If they’re able to come to an agreement, I wouldn’t be surprised if Hernandez stays with the Dodgers. However, with strong interest from other teams as well, there’s always the possibility of him signing elsewhere. Only time will tell!
[Timothy] Moving on to the qualifying offer system itself, it seems like it remains a contentious issue among players and teams alike. What are some of the pros and cons of this system, from your perspective?
[Carol] The qualifying offer system was introduced to prevent players from receiving massive paydays after just one good season. However, it also limits the flexibility of teams to sign these players as they’re required to forfeit draft picks and a significant amount of money as compensation
