Rosenthal: Return to Dodgers could be an option for unsigned Howie Kendrick
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 10: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after he slides home safely to score on a two-RBI double by Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning against the New York Mets in game two of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Howie Kendrick remains unsigned with spring training just a few weeks away. But a reunion with the Los Angeles Dodgers could be a possibility, according to FOX Sports Insider Ken Rosenthal.
Kendrick rejected the Dodgers' qualifying offer (worth $15.8 million for the 2016 season) in November, making him a free agent. However, his value on the open market likely has been affected by the fact that any team that signs him must give the Dodgers a draft pick as compensation.
Kendrick, 32, hit .295/.336/.409 with nine homers and 54 RBI in 117 games in his first season with the Dodgers in 2015. He spent the previous nine seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Dodgers currently plan to use veteran Chase Utley and 24-year-old Enrique Hernandez at second base.
Three other players who turned down qualifying offers from their previous teams also remain unsigned: shortstop Ian Desmond, right-hander Yovani Gallardo and outfielder Dexter Fowler.