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Devers is entering his 3rd and final year of arbitration eligibility next season before becoming a free agent in 2024 (if the Red Sox don’t extend him prior to that point), but Bogaerts has expressed that he plans to opt out of his current contract and test free agency once the 2022 season concludes. It also offers flexibility for the Boston Red Sox as the team enters the offseason with more questions than answers surrounding the long-term future of Xander Bogearts and Rafael Devers. This super utility element of his game strengthens the roster and offers roster depth for any team that will inevitably battle injuries over the course of a 162-game regular season. He can also play in the infield (primarily 2nd base or shortstop). Kiké Hernández provides unique versatility that will give the Boston Red Sox options entering a pivotal offseasonĪnd what is possibly most valuable about Kiké is that he’s not a 1-trick pony. In his last 3 seasons playing in a full-time capacity (2018, 2019, 2021), he has averaged 19 HR and 59 RBI per campaign.

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When given a full season of at-bats, he has shown that he can hit for power. And his value extends even beyond CF defense. It’s easy to understand why the Red Sox would want to lock-in someone like Kiké Hernández. In fact, no other Red Sox outfielder who has been with the organization for the entire season has a positive DRS: In 2021, he posted the 6th most DRS of all MLB outfielders with 14.ĭespite missing substantial time in 2022 due to injury, he currently leads all Red Sox outfielders with 3 defensive runs saved. Since joining the club, Kiké has emerged as an elite defender in center field. As reported by Jeff Passan, Kiké Hernández will be returning to the Boston Red Sox for the 2023 season on a 1 year, $10 million deal.