The retooling of the Los Angeles Dodgers roster is quickly approaching.

The winter meetings are right around the corner, and president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman will undoubtedly be motivated to improve the team after it was swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series.

An examination of the roster and the players approaching free agency reveals that several familiar names could be playing elsewhere in 2027.

Teoscar Hernández is among the most complicated decisions facing Los Angeles because he remains a boom-or-bust player.

At his best, Hernández appears to be an indispensable power hitter in the middle of the batting order. He is also popular with his teammates and Dodgers fans.

Hernández hit .267 with 16 home runs, 64 RBIs and a .759 OPS in 125 games last season. His batting average, home run total, RBI production and number of games played were his lowest marks during his three seasons with the Dodgers.

He also struggled during the postseason, hitting .200 with one home run and three RBIs in eight games.

Hernández’s defensive performance creates another concern. He has been a very poor outfielder, while a perceived lack of effort when running the bases has also caused frustration at times.

Age further complicates the situation because Hernández is 34 years old.

Despite those concerns, he still carries enough value for the Dodgers to pursue a strong return in a potential trade. Los Angeles would likely benefit from becoming younger in the outfield and creating an opening for Josue De Paula to play every day.

Hernández remains capable of changing a game with one swing. His power forces opposing pitchers to respect him, particularly when runners are on base, and his presence can lengthen a lineup when he is producing consistently.

He has also demonstrated that he can handle the expectations attached to playing for the Dodgers.

Hernández has occupied a prominent role on a team expected to contend for the World Series every season, and his popularity inside the clubhouse reflects the relationships he has built during his time in Los Angeles.

However, Friedman must evaluate what Hernández can provide moving forward rather than focusing only on his previous contributions.

A declining defensive profile becomes increasingly difficult to accommodate when the offense is no longer producing at its previous level.

Trading him would not mean that his Dodgers tenure lacked value. It would represent an attempt to balance the roster, improve the outfield defense and provide De Paula with a clear path to regular playing time.

The Dodgers must decide whether Hernández’s power remains important enough to outweigh the defensive limitations, baserunning concerns and age-related risk.

If another team still views him as a dangerous middle-of-the-order bat, this winter may provide Los Angeles with its best opportunity to move him.