THAT TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ RUMOR THAT WON'T GO AWAY

Guess who's making the rounds in the MLB rumor mill again? Yep, Teoscar Hernández. And if this feels like déjà vu, it’s because Bleeding Yankee Blue called it weeks ago, read TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ: A TERRIFIC PLAN B. Now, the chatter is louder than ever, with Bleacher Report’s Julia Stumbaugh adding fuel to the fire.

According to Stumbaugh, Hernández might not be heading back to the Dodgers, as many assumed. The reason? Some heavy hitters are entering the fray, including the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and Cincinnati Reds. Yes, folks, the Yankees are apparently sniffing around, and honestly, this rumor has legs.

Let’s break it down. Right now, the Yankees' outfield looks like this: Jasson Dominguez, Aaron Judge, and Cody Bellinger. Sounds solid, right? Well, hold up. While Dominguez is hyped to the moon (and us Yankee fans are here for it), he’s still an unproven commodity in the big leagues. Adding Hernández to the mix would bring a steady, proven bat and glove—something the Yankees could really use instead of banking on Dominguez’s potential alone.

But hey, I get it. Yankee fans have been salivating over Dominguez for what feels like forever. The kid is the Martian, after all, and there’s a real thrill in watching homegrown talent thrive. Personally? I say give Dominguez his shot. But if the front office decides to play it safe with Hernández, I wouldn’t blame them either.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Hernández is reportedly looking for a three-year deal worth $66–$72 million, according to Ken Rosenthal. For context, Anthony Santander is out here asking for $100 million, which, let’s be real, feels like Monopoly money at this point.

The Yankees have a big decision to make. Do they roll the dice on Dominguez and hope the hype train stays on track? Or do they pony up for Hernández, a player who could immediately stabilize their outfield and add pop to the lineup?

One thing’s for sure: if this deal goes down it will be the most incredible Yankee off season since George Steinbrenner were alive.