Red Sox Trade Struggling Slugger Back To Dodgers After Lackluster Stint In Boston

The Boston Red Sox have been staring down a decision to clear up their infield logjam for weeks and finally made a move to solve the issue shortly following the return of Pablo Reyes.

The move seemingly will work out for both parties, as both the organization and player will be in a better spot once the trade is completed.

The Boston Red Sox are trading versatile utility man Kiké Hernández to the Los Angeles Dodgers according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Fabian Ardaya.

The return is not yet known but it's safe to say the Dodgers won't be trading the farm for the former fan favorite.

Hernández was the starting shortstop to open the season for Boston but has since led the league with 15 errors and moved back to a utility role. Offensively, things have gone just as bad for the 31-year-old. He's hitting .222 with 17 extra-base hits including six home runs, 31 RBIs and a .599 OPS (61 OPS+) in 86 games.

Now Hernández can return to a place where he made six straight postseason berths and can assume one more will come as the Dodgers sit at 57-42, first in the National League West.

Boston will have another similar move pending, as the return of Trevor Story will force Yu Chang, Christian Arroyo or Reyes out of a spot -- with Chang being the most likely.