Kike Hernandez, Danny Santana Should Be Back Tuesday
Kike Hernandez and infielder/outfielder Danny Santana to both return to the club. The Red Sox have been ravished recently by a virus outbreak that has sidelined nine players thus far, including Hernandez and Santana. The former is having a solid year at the plate, slashing .258/.346/.465 with 17 home runs over 112 games. Santana, on the other hand, hasn't had as much luck this season, hitting just .168 with four home runs and three stolen bases over 35 games.
Source: Ian Browne
The Boston Red Sox might get some needed reinforcements on Tuesday, as manager Alex Cora said he expects second baseman/outfielder Source: Ian Browne
Kike Hernandez Returning To Los Angeles
Kike Hernandez is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year contract. The 33-year-old will likely return to a super-utility role for the 2025 campaign. Last summer, Hernandez posted a .229/.281/.373 slash line across 126 contests. He tallied 12 home runs with 16 doubles. He saw starts at first base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield. Under the hood, he generated a low .285 xwOBA but showed a strong eye at the plate with an above-average 19.6 percent strikeout. He also posted a solid 22.9 percent whiff rate. Fantasy managers should expect Hernandez to operate as the primary backup at several positions. He is only worth targeting in deeper NL-only formats as he is not expected to have a starting role on Opening Day.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, infielder/outfielder Source: Fabian Ardaya
Kike Hernandez Expected To Remain In Starting Lineup During World Series
Kike Hernandez is expected to remain in the starting lineup during the World Series according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Hernandez was given the starting nod in the series opener in center field. During October, the 33-year-old has been one of the best bats in the lineup as he has carried an impressive .306/.375/.528 slash line with two home runs, five RBI, and a 3:9 BB:K ratio. On Friday, Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a triple. DFS players should always consider adding Hernandez to their lineup given his hot stretch and the ample scoring opportunities he has batting in the heart of the lineup. On Saturday evening, he will face southpaw Carlos Rodon who has posted a 4.40 ERA and 1.12 WHIP during the postseason.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Source: Fabian Ardaya
Kike Hernandez Launches Solo Shot In Game 5
Kike Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a solo shot in their Game 5 victory over the San Diego Padres. Hernandez broke the stalemate in the second frame by hitting a solo home run off Yu Darvish. This was the eventual game-winning run. Through the playoffs, the 33-year-old has gone 3-for-9 at the plate. Hernandez appeared in three games during the NLDS. DFS players should expect Hernandez to split time in center field through the remainder of the postseason with Chris Taylor and Tommy Edman and could be worth a look as a value option when he is in the starting nine.
Source: MLB.com
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Source: MLB.com
Enrique Hernandez Starting In Center Field In Game 5
Enrique Hernandez will get the start in center field and will bat seventh on Friday for the deciding Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium against the division-rival San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. Tommy Edman is making another start at shortstop in place of the injured Miguel Rojas (groin). It will be Hernandez's second straight start in the series after he played third base and went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Game 4 victory. He also appeared in the Game 2 loss on Sunday and went 0-for-2 at the plate. Hernandez only has two hits (one triple) in 11 career at-bats against Darvish with an RBI, one walk and four strikeouts. In his extensive postseason career covering 208 plate appearances, the Puerto Rican native has hit a nice .276 (51-for-185) with 13 home runs, 29 RBI and 27 runs scored.
Source: MLB.com
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Source: MLB.com
Read More News