Major Kiké Hernández Developments, Glasnow, Freeman Injury Updates, Manny Machado Shades Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued a joyous offseason with DodgerFest 2025 held at Dodger Stadium Saturday. Among the fanfare, a troubling update on Kiké Hernández was reported regarding interest from rival teams. However, Dodgers executives also provided a sliver of hope on a potential reunion.
The Dodgers, despite winning the World Series for the eighth time in franchise history, were hampered by injuries in 2024. DodgerFest saw stars like Tyler Glasnow and Freddie Freeman provide updates on their availability for 2025.
The San Diego Padres — believe it or not — also held a fan event Saturday at Petco Park that saw their third baseman take thinly veiled shots at Roki Sasaki. Former Dodgers infielder Manny Machado seemed to believe Sasaki had already planned on signing with L.A. before his free agency process even began.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed many big name free agents this winter, but many fans are anxious for the defending champions to bring back utility man Kiké Hernández. However, the latest update on Hernández doesn’t bode well for the fan favorite’s chances of returning to L.A.
The Dodgers may not be done adding talent to the roster this winter. General manager Brandon Gomes said “never say never” in a recent interview. Could the Dodgers really make another blockbuster move?
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ front office work is unmatched this offseason. The Dodgers have signed just about every big name they want, and have a roster that is better than the one that took home the World Series trophy just a few months ago.
However, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes told MLB insiders Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post that the Dodgers are still open to making more additions this offseason.
“Never say never,” Gomes said. “We’ll continue to be opportunistic and looking at places on how to round out the roster.”
Although Los Angeles still welcomes new talent, the organization is content with the work they have done this offseason.
“We feel very happy with what we’ve done to this point,” Gomes said. “If spring training started tomorrow, we feel like we’d be in a very good place.”
