Red Sox sign utility player Kiké Hernandez
By Alex Barth, 985TheSportsHub.com
The Red Sox month-long pursuit of utility player Kiké Hernandez has come to an end. On Friday night Boston and Hernandez agreed to a two-year, $14 million dollar deal, as first reported by Per source, Hernandez’s deal with the Red Sox is for two years and $14 million. https://t.co/59edxPM6nM
Hernandez was first linked to the Red Sox back in late December. The 29-year-old is a true utility player, having at least 10 starts under his belt at all seven non-battery positions. He’ll likely start off as the Red Sox second baseman, but his versatility will allow them to be flexible with their infield configurations, and makes him a much-needed right-handed hitting fourth outfielder. Expect a role similar to the one Brock Holt had during his stint with the Red Sox.
Offensively, Hernandez hit .230/.270/.410, and had five home runs and 20 RBIs in 48 games for the Dodgers in 2020. Playing at Fenway Park should help him at the plate, he had a strikeout rate of just 20 percent last season.
With Hernandez signed, the Red Sox have likely rounded out the offensive half of their roster. Pending a splash signing like Marcel Osuna, who the Red Sox have SOURCE: Marcell Ozuna is seeking a 4-year and up multi-year contract. Six teams have shown interest:
- Red Sox
- Yankees
- Dodgers
- Mets
- Twins
- Brewers@z101digital @ZDeportes
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