Dodgers two-time All-Star reveals he almost made return to former team

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is a key part of a team on a quest for back-to-back World Series titles in 2025.

The 32-year-old has had tremendous success since heading out west during the 2024 free agency cycle; however, he'll likely always be known first for his time as a Toronto Blue Jay.

Hernandez spent six seasons with the Blue Jays, immediately becoming a fan favorite and key contributor in the middle of the lineup. The team's lack of success in the postseason, though, resulted in plenty of roster turnover, which included Hernandez being dealt to the Seattle Mariners following the 2022 season.

After one year in Seattle, Hernandez has found a new home in Los Angeles, but over the weekend, it was revealed that he almost made a return to his old home in Toronto this winter. 

Sportsnet reporter Shi Davidi spoke with the former Blue Jay and shared some of the details in an article posted on X (formerly Twitter). 

"We actually came really close to a reunion so I can come back to Toronto," Hernandez said. "They were trying to do a couple of things, I’m not going to say what, but they were trying to do a couple things first. And they said if this worked out, we can get together, we can sit down and talk about a contract. So, yes, it was really close."