Source: Hernandez rejoins Dodgers for 4th time

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Enrique Hernandez , their ever popular super-utility player, have a deal in place, pending a physical, a source told ESPN on Sunday.

Hernandez hinted at his return by posting a Dodgers hype video on X.

Hernandez, 33, will return to the Dodgers for the fourth time, having been acquired twice via trade and twice via free agent deals.

Editor's Picks From Ohtani's two-way return to becoming the villains of baseball: Five questions facing Dodgers in spring training 3d Alden Gonzalez Manfred: Fans concerned over no MLB salary cap 3d MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with the offseason moves 4d ESPN The Dodgers have long been drawn to Hernandez's versatility and have grown to appreciate how his personality blends within their clubhouse, but it's his knack for elevating his game in October that attracts them most.

Hernandez has a career .238/.308/.405 slash line during the regular season but is at .278/.353/.522 in the postseason.

Last fall, when the Dodgers secured their first full-season championship since 1988, Hernandez played a major role in several victories, ultimately posting an .808 OPS in 14 games.

On the current Dodgers, who have made a multitude of star-studded additions for a second straight offseason, Hernandez will likely spend most of his time at second base or center field, drawing most of his starts against left-handed pitchers.

The Dodgers are soon expected to also bring back Clayton Kershaw , who is coming off knee and foot surgery and isn't expected to be ready to join the rotation until around June..

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