Ex-Toronto Blue Jays player Teoscar Hernandez has left a big impression on Dodgers teammates
A former Toronto Blue Jays fan favourite has continued to be a very popular player both on and off the field for the LA Dodgers.
Teoscar Hernandez, who spent parts of six seasons with the Blue Jays from 2017 to 2022, was beloved during his time in Toronto, a stint which saw him make his first All-Star Game appearance in 2021. The 33-year-old was traded to the Seattle Mariners after the 2022 season and has since spent both the 2024 and 2025 campaigns with the Dodgers.
Hernandez has continued to be a very valuable player since leaving the Jays. He was able to make his second All-Star appearance in 2024, a season in which he hit .272 with 33 home runs and 99 RBI. While his batting average dipped to .247 in 2025, he still managed 25 home runs and 89 RBI in 134 games.
“He has nothing but good things to say about this city. Said he enjoys playing here. He really loved it, and the fans are passionate,” said Dodgers rookie catcher and first baseman Daulton Rushing. “That’s exactly what we want. That’s what we’ve seen up to this point, throughout the playoffs. We don’t expect anything less. We expect it to be loud. We expect these fans to really love the Blue Jays, as they should. We’re excited for a good, good series.”
Hearing that Hernandez speaks highly of the Blue Jays to his teammates comes as no surprise, as he’s been very vocal about how much he enjoyed his time in Toronto. As was the case in Toronto, he has seemingly continued to be a big leader in the Dodgers clubhouse.
“He’s great. He’s a family friend. He’s always smiling. He’s always in a good mood. He’s come up clutch for us a lot,” said relief Anthony Banda, who had a brief stint with the Blue Jays in 2022. “I mean, he’s just a great dude all around baseball, on and off the field, just amazing… I have a lot of respect and love for him.”
Meanwhile, Justin Dean, who appeared in just 18 games with the Dodgers this season, harped on the advice he’s been getting from the veteran outfielder since joining the team.
“He’s a dog, great player, even better dude, I would say really good leader, quiet leader type, but he’s always there,” Dean raved. “He’s a warm spirit… so you feel comfortable around him. He’s been giving me nuggets of advice here and there when he can. So he seems like a really good leader.”
As he did a year ago, Hernandez is continuing to excel at the plate in the postseason, hitting .268 with four home runs and 11 RBI. The Blue Jays will look to slow that production down in order to prevent him and his teammates from winning their second-straight World Series title.
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