Hernández agrees to Red Sox deal
Another member of the Dodgers’ World Series team found a new home Friday when utility player Kiké Hernández and the Boston Red Sox agreed on a twoyear contract. The deal, which is pending a physical, is for $14 million, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Hernández, 29, wanted to join a team that would give him the chance to play one position every day and accumulate 500-plus plate appearances. He is expected to start at second base for the Red Sox, becoming the third Dodgers free agent to sign with another team in the last 10 days.
— Jorge Castillo
Jurickson Profar is staying with the San Diego Padres, agreeing to a $21-million, three-year contract . ... Ryan Zimmerman is returning to the Washington Nationals, agreeing to a $1million, one-year contract. with tight ends and receivers coach John David Baker leaving for Mississippi, according to a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.
— Ryan Kartje
Rayshad Williams became the second veteran UCLA defensive back to enter the transfer portal, joining Elijah Gates, after Williams announced his decision in Twitter.
— Ben Bolch
Kansas Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was cleared from the league’s concussion protocol after his third consecutive day of practice and will play in the AFC championship game . ... Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said that receiver Antonio Brown (knee) will not play in the NFC title game . ... Martin Mayhew was hired as general manager for the Washington Football Team.
Andy Murray withdrew from the Australian Open, saying he could not figure out a workable quarantine amid the pandemic . ... ExDodgers manager Davey Johnson, 77, was resting at home after being hospitalized with COVID-19, according to former Mets spokesman Jay Horowitz.
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kevin Porter to the Houston Rockets for a second-round draft pick.
The NBC Sports Network, best known for its coverage of the NHL and English Premier League, will be going away at the end of the year, NBC Sports Chairman Pete Bevacqua announced in an internal memo to staff.