What’s Next for the Dodgers After the Kiké Hernandez Signing?

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason included signing some of the premier talent available this winter. There is no shortage of talent on the roster, but the Dodgers still made sure to bring back a fan favorite.

The Dodgers re-signed utility man Kiké Hernández Sunday, making the offseason even better for fans. Hernández posted a video of highlights from the 2024 season along with the song “tv off” by Kendrick Lamar to announce his return to L.A.

The Dodgers have been the most active team this winter, and the defending champions aren’t finished making moves. There is at least one more signing left for the Dodgers — Clayton Kershaw.

The Dodgers have fulfilled all fans could wish for, and more, but it would not be a complete offseason without the long-awaited return of Kershaw.

General manager Brandon Gomes recently shared the Dodgers have stayed in contact with the veteran pitcher throughout the winter, with the expectation that he returns to L.A. for another season.

“We’ve obviously stayed in touch with Kersh and I think our sentiments are out there and we know Kersh also wants to be a Dodger for life,” Gomes told MLB insider Jon Heyman. “So we’ll continue to be in contact with him.

“On the other front, you never say never and we’ll continue to be opportunistic at looking at places at how to round out the roster. But we feel very happy with what we’ve done to this point. And if spring training started tomorrow, we feel like we’d be in a very good place.”

During the postseason, Kershaw revealed he planned on returning, but worried fans when he didn’t specify what team. However, he quickly dismissed any speculation.

“I just thought everyone kind of assumed and knew I was coming back. I didn’t really think about it,” Kershaw said. “I’m going to be a Dodger.”

Due to the various signings, there was speculation whether the Dodgers would bring back the revered southpaw. However, based on Gomes’ remarks, Kershaw will be wearing Dodger blue in 2025.

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