12 Former Red Sox Available in Free Agency

2. Kiké Hernandez

Fresh off of a second World Series title with the Dodgers, Kiké Hernandez is slated to hit free agency. Hernandez suited up for the Red Sox from 2021-2023.

After breaking through with the Houston Astros in 2014, Hernandez established himself with the Dodgers from 2015-2020 and faced off against the Red Sox in the 2018 World Series. The Puerto Rico native was a member of Los Angeles' COVID-shortened 2020 World Series championship team.

The utility man joined the Sox on a two-year deal prior to the 2021 season and solidified himself as the team's starting center fielder and often manned the lead-off spot in Boston's lineup. Hernandez lit it up during the Red Sox' 2021 run to the ALCS, hitting .405 with five home runs and nine RBI. His walk-off sacrifice fly in Game 4 of the ALDS set up a date with the Houston Astros in the ALCS.

Ahead of the 2023 deadline, Hernandez reunited with the Dodgers via trade in exchange for Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman. In his two-plus years with Boston, he hit .234 with 32 home runs and 136 RBI. The 11-year vet played 313 regular season games with the Sox – appearing at second base, shortstop, and center field.

Hernandez has made his desire to run it back with the Dodgers clear: "I really hope I am back next year. So make sure you talk to (Andrew) Friedman and those guys and let them know." If a return to the world champions isn't in order, Hernandez' defensive versatility should make him an attractive fit for several clubs in free agency.