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9 Dodgers Who Won't Return for World Series Champs in 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champs, but they won't be able to keep their entire roster together as they pursue a repeat in 2025.

By Jason Schandl, Joe Summers

Oct 27, 2024; New York, NY, USA;Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler speaks at a press conference prior to game three of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankees Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Oct 27, 2024; New York, NY, USA;Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler speaks at a press conference prior to game three of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankees Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images
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7. Enrique Hernandez

Enrique "Kike" Hernandez is also a long-time veteran and made a big contribution in the World Series, scoring a pair of runs with two hits and a walk against the Yankees in the final game.

He falls in line with a lot of other players on this list, simply representing an aging player at a position that the organization could improve at. We all know Los Angeles has perhaps the deepest pockets in the league. That being said, responsibly using that budget will determine whether or not the Dodgers can turn two titles in a handful of years into a full hand of rings.

Hernandez's versatility is valuable. However, the Dodgers have let him walk before and are likely to do so again. The front office needs to prioritize top-end upside instead of veteran reliability, so Hernandez will likely be looking for another team once it's all said and done.

He's a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. Even worse, he's declining. Should this be the end, Hernandez will go out with memorable moments in the postseason and a crucial role in delivering fans another title.

Perhaps the free agent market will run thin and Hernandez can return at a discount. Otherwise, we saw a fine final game in the biggest moment.

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