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By Drew VonScio
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are slowly building their roster ahead of spring training. While the organization has added some big pieces such as closer Edwin Diaz, the defending champions aren't done just yet.
Andrew Friedman is still putting the final puzzle pieces together this winter. ESPN insider Alden Gonzalez wrote on Thursday that the Dodgers organization is expected to bring back utilityman Kiké Hernández.
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"The Dodgers will probably seek more bullpen depth, and the expectation is that, despite signing Ibáñez and Rojas, they'll eventually bring back Enrique Hernández, who is coming off elbow surgery," Gonzalez wrote.
Hernández has been a major part of all three World Series championships with the Dodgers. The 34-year-old veteran continues to find ways to make a difference at the plate and in the field for Los Angeles. He has proven to be one of the most selfless players in the game.
Last season, he made $6.5 million with the Dodgers, but there's a good chance he takes less with coming off of elbow surgery. At this point, it seems unlikely he would sign for anyone but Los Angeles, even with Ibáñez and Rojas on the roster.
None of the three names mentioned above would impact the team's chances of signing Tucker or Bellinger. Hernandez and the two already on the roster would just add to the depth on the bench for when injuries inevitably happen.
When Hernandez does sign, the Dodgers and their fans will take him back graciously, even if his on-field impact dwindles as he ages.
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