Reports: Dodgers bring back All-Star OF Teoscar Hernandez for 3 years, $66 million

Teoscar Hernandez is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers after a triumphant first season, as the All-Star outfielder and the World Series champion have agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract, according to multiple reports Friday evening.

Hernandez, 32, posted “I’m back” on his Instagram account, although the ball club has not confirmed the reports.

The deal includes a $15 million club option for the 2028 season with a $6.5 million buyout, $23.5 million in deferred money and a $23 million signing bonus, ESPN reported.

Hernandez signed with the Dodgers as a free agent on Jan. 12 and reportedly rejected multi-year offers for a one-year, $23.5 million contract with $8.5 million deferred.

The risk was rewarded as the Dominican Republican native was instrumental in the Dodgers’ success in the regular season and playoffs.

He hit .250 with three home runs, 12 RBIs and 10 walks and reached base safely in 15 of 16 postseason games.

Hernandez batted .272 with 33 home runs and 99 RBIs in 154 games during the regular season. He had a .339 on-base percentage and a .501 slugging percentage.

He was voted to his second All-Star Game, where he also won the Home Run Derby. He also received his third Silver Slugger award.

Hernandez is a career .263 hitter with 192 home runs and 572 RBIs in 965 games for the Houston Astros (2016-17), Toronto Blue Jays (2017-22), Seattle Mariners (2023) and Dodgers.

The Dodgers signed veteran Michael Conforto (one year, $17 million) earlier this month for a number of outfielders, including Tommy Edman, Chris Taylor, James Outman and Andy Pages. Shortstop Mookie Betts is a former outfielder and MVP.

–Field level media