Having just turned 34 years old, there's a world where the Los Angeles Dodgers prioritize getting younger this offseason.

A potential trade for James Wood or CJ Abrams would do just that, especially with a guy like Josue De Paula on the rise in the organization.

Teoscar Hernandez has been a great addition to this team for the past three seasons, but at what point do the Dodgers take a step back and realize a trade is worth exploring?

Hernandez is owed just north of $17 million in 2027, and then there's a $15 million club option in 2028.

Those options rarely get exercised, and since this one isn't a mutual option it's not like the aging veteran would even have a say if he sticks around past 2027.

Recently, CBS Sports' Dayn Perry suggested that there's close to a 50-50 chance of Hernandez being traded in the offseason.

For now, he's listing it as a 45% chance, and went on to list three potential fits for the left fielder.

If three teams are truly interested, the Dodgers should absolutely listen to what they have to say.

Perry believes Hernandez would be a good fit with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, or Seattle Mariners.

Remember, this would be a one-to-two-year rental, though that doesn't mean they couldn't sign him to another deal once this contract expires.

Perry noted that Hernandez is "showing some signs of decline," so that must factor into his trade value.

There's still a lot to love about his game, but in this reality, the Dodgers simply need to prioritize playing De Paula everyday over keeping Hernandez as the primary left fielder.

Hernandez could stick around as a bench option, no doubt, but what's the point of paying him $17 million to ride the bench?

The Dominican Republic native slashed .200/.219/.300 in the postseason. His only home run of the playoffs came in Game 1 of the National League Division Series.

In the regular season, he hit 16 homers and had 64 RBIs. The right-handed outfielder was a 1.0 WAR player, so he still has enough value to warrant taking up a roster spot, it's just a matter of the Dodgers getting something in return for him while they still can.

Even if Hernandez isn't moved in the offseason, this is likely a conversation that will be revisited at the trade deadline.