MLB Trade Rumor: Teoscar Hernandez enters trade chatter; Red Sox eye Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber as primary target

While Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber are hot in headlines because of their free agency, it was surprising to see LA Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez enter the trade chatter this week.

Let's take a look at everything that happened recently in the MLB offseason this week.

Teoscar Hernandez's name in trade market

On Thursday, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal reported that Teoscar Hernandez's name has entered the trade market, which is surprising because the outfielder has proven to be worthy over the last two seasons. Hernandez will earn $12 million in 2026, $14.5 million in 2027 and $8 million deferred per season.

The move might not be that surprising because of Hernandez's defensive struggles in the outfield. MLB analyst Anthony Recker explained why the Dodgers might be contemplating trading Hernandez. Recker said:

"I mean, he's essentially a DH, and when you're the Dodgers and you've got Shohei Ohtani on your roster, that creates an issue, because where's Shohei gonna hit? He has to hit at DH every single day.

"Does that maybe even clear space for them to go after Kyle Tucker? Maybe it does in the outfield."

Recker went on the point out what the Dodgers might miss if they trade away Hernandez. The analyst added:

"But when I look at this roster, and the lineup in particular, they get pretty left-handed heavy if you remove Teoscar Hernández. Have they had a problem with that so far? No, because Ohtani hits lefties well. Freeman hits lefties well. Muncy has shown an ability at times to hit lefties well. So is it a problem? Maybe not.

It starts to become a problem for me with their lineup construction. That said, there are other avenues that you can go about to find some right-handed power within your lineup. I like his bat in the lineup."

Red Sox targeting Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber

Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber know how to pull the ball into the stands. Fenway Park has that Green Monster, which can really suit Schwarber and the ballpark's dimension works in favor of Alonso.

As such, the Boston Red Sox have reportedly emerged as a landing spot for both of these big free agents. Between the two, if the Red Sox want to go after one, they will be better served going after Alonso over Schwarber, given the fact that signing Schwarber might cost them a draft pick because of his qualifying offer with the Philadelphia Phillies.

That said, both remain a prime target for the Red Sox.