We're with Taoscar Hernandez a champion to the people, and the Dodgers are very happy that he has rejoined the team. Ta Oscar, thanks a lot for the time, Thank you, thank you for having me. Happy to be back. Oh yeah, we are very happy to have you back. Happy to see you smile. Dave Roberts said you were away because of personal reasons. Yeah. I have to go down to Dominican Republic, my grandfather,
my mom's size bus away. You know. I have to go back there just to support my family, my mom, and just just to be there to say bye to my grandfather for them. Do you feel like you got the closure you needed to be able to rejoin the team. Yeah. Yeah, I mean, you know, this is a job, this is part of my life too. So I take a moment. I went down there be with the family, like I say, but I feel like I have to come back and we be with the team and then just keep going,
keep butching all together. I'm sure it's a blessing that your grandfather got to see you make your dreams come true to playing major League Baseball. How big of a fan was he, Oh, he was a huge fan. He just every time I talked him into the phone, and he just always saying, keep going, keep pushing, kick, keep doing your thing. You're doing great. I'm watching from here. When he was able to watch games and all that stuff, but I think he was He's in a better place
and he loved baseball when he was able to to watch it. And for you, baseball is such a great game. I know there's the business of baseball, but at the end of the day, it's a game and a great escape. Yeah, you know, this is my job. This is part of my life. But I think at the end of the day,
there's some things that they are more important than this. And I know that I know that this is part of my life, but in that time, I feel like I have to take time for me and my family just to go to to through that moment and just to uh say the last by to my grandfather. How good did it feel to come back last night and be around your teammates to help you with that morning? Oh great? Great? You know it was the last the last couple of days that they were really
sad, and being back here you just bring me joy again. I'm able to watch the game and be here for my team and my teammates support them and then just like I say, get pushing together and try to to go as far as we can. Hey, honor ta Oskar Hernandez his grandfather by voting for him in the All Star Game. Taoscar Hernandez leads all National League outfielders in home runs and RBIs. You are the most productive outfielder this year
in the National League. How much would you appreciate being part of the National League All Star Team? Oh? Man, it's you know, it's a dream come true. You know. I appreciate all the people that has been voting for me and being there to support me. But it's gonna be huge. You know. I think every season all players have goals and in their minds, and one of those is just to be part of the All Star Game. And why not to be a starting spot when when the game starts.
Hey, you deserve it. Like I said, nobody's been better than you. I mean, I'm not gonna say that, you know, but I've been having a really good season. Hopefully I can keep keep it up and just do the things that I need to do to help the team win. At the end of the day, tay Oscar, you came here to win. The Dodgers won their fiftieth game last night. You guys are on pace for one hundred wins again this regular season? Has it been everything you
thought it would be? I think better. I know from from from the outside when I was not here, all the things that I were able to see of this seem these organization, it was incredible about being power of its better And I feel great happy to be here. What did show heyl Tani say when he first saw you come back to the team. Oh he was happy, He's a he's he's glad that I'm back, and you know, enjoy, enjoy what we have going together. I know Freddie was looking for
you. Freddie was the one. You know, feel really sad for Freddie because he's the only one that has to play all the games. But you know, for that reason, I have to go and miss two games. But I'm here now and we're gonna try to keep going from here, no doubt. Hitting second tonight behind Otani, it's great. You know, any spot that they want me to be, I'm gonna be there. I'm gonna trying to be ready and do the best that I can and trying to get
on for Freddie, and then for the rest of the guys. You're one of the best guys around and it's been a real pleasure to get to know you. The best smile in baseball, for sure. Make tay Oscar Hernandez smile and get him to the All Star Game and more wins and more championships Number one, but All Star Game would be nice too. Yeah, yeah, thank you, just thank you for everything, for all the support. I appreciate it. God bless you guys.