Unexpected New York Mets rumors of a contract offer to Teoscar Hernandez opens up a whole new can of possibilities for the team.

Teoscar Hernandez returned to the Dodgers this week, but not without a show of interest from the Mets. In an effort to add another bat, Mets brass broached the idea to the veteran slugger’s camp of a two-year contract,

As an example, the Mets hold some interest in a reunion with free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker, league sources said. The Mets acquired Winker, a left-handed batter, at last season’s trade deadline. With the Mets, he had a .683 OPS, played the corner outfield spots and DH and, players said, enhanced the team’s clubhouse chemistry.

Friday was a busy day in the NL West. Or, really, Friday night and early Saturday morning. First, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-upped slugger Teoscar Hernández to a three-year deal worth $66 million. That was one of those obvious moves that was a great fit for the team and a great fit for the player.

Teoscar Hernández is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The free agent outfielder has agreed with the reigning World Series champions on a $66 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press late Friday night.