PT TODAY: Hernández adds depth, versatility to LA roster

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NEWS: The Dodgers acquired IF/OF Enrique Hernández from Boston in exchange for RHP Nick Robertson and RHP Justin Hagenman.

IMPACT: Medium

BHQ SPIN: The RH hitting Hernández has struggled this season with Boston, but returns to the Dodgers as a utility player who the Dodgers hope will provide some help against LHP.  We expect Hernández, who has hit well against LHP (.259/.346/.465) over the course of his career, will play a more limited role for the Dodgers than he did in Boston and will likely see time at 2B (15%) and in the OF (10%) to allow the Dodgers to get more RH bats in the lineup against LH pitchers.  We have reduced playing time at 2B for IF Yonny Hernández (-5%), IF Miguel Vargas (-5%)...

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