Carlos Hernández RP CLE Thu 3/28/24 10:53 AM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
The Royals placed Hernandez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder impingement.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez missed all of spring training with the shoulder issue. He resumed mound work about a week ago, but there's no timetable for his return to the active roster.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Fri 3/22/24 1:59 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez has been throwing for nearly two weeks, but this appears to be an increase in intensity. The right-hander's status for Opening Day remains up in the air, but it doesn't seem likely he'll be ready to begin the season.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Tue 3/12/24 12:59 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session this weekend, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez has been playing catch the last few days and will do so again Tuesday before progressing to some mound work shortly thereafter. The Royals have not ruled the reliever out for Opening Day yet, but it seems unlikely that he'll have time to ramp things back up by then.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Mon 3/11/24 1:56 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez (shoulder) played catch over the weekend and will do so again Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez was shut down from throwing after a cortisone injection in late February. He's now beginning to ramp up again, though it still seems likely he'll have to miss part of the regular season. Hernandez is likely to join the Royals' bullpen once he's up to speed.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Tue 2/27/24 1:11 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez (shoulder) received a cortisone injection Tuesday and has been shut down from throwing, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander threw a bullpen session Saturday, but his sore right shoulder didn't respond well after resting for the previous two weeks. It's unclear when Hernandez will resume throwing, but his availability for Opening Day is now very much in question.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Sat 2/24/24 2:04 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Saturday's session marked the first time Hernandez has thrown off a mound in two weeks as he works his way back from right shoulder soreness. The Royals kept the intensity relatively low to begin with, and Hernandez will require several more mound sessions before potentially returning to play in spring training games.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Fri 2/23/24 1:15 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Royals president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo said Friday that Hernandez hasn't thrown off a mound in two weeks because of right shoulder soreness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The good news is he's expected to be cleared for a bullpen session soon and should still be able to tally 6-to-7 live batting practice sessions and/or game appearances before the end of spring training. That should be enough to get Hernandez ready in time for Opening Day, provided he progresses without any setbacks. The hard-throwing right-hander had a terrific first half and dreadful second half in 2023 and will be trying to work his way back into high-leverage appearances.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Thu 1/11/24 2:49 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez agreed to a one-year contract with the Royals on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old righty has a career 4.90 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 126 strikeouts in 123 innings as a reliever after not panning out as a starter. Hernandez notched four saves and averaged 99 mph on his fastball last season, but he probably won't be the go-to option in that role, barring several injuries ahead of him on the depth chart.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Wed 9/13/23 10:14 AM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez picked up the save in Tuesday's 11-10 victory over the White Sox. He allowed one run on a hit and a walk while striking out one over one inning.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez allowed a run for a fourth straight appearance, though he'd manage to hang on to a one-run lead Tuesday, earning his fourth save. It's been a tough run for Hernandez, who's allowed six runs in his last 2.2 innings while blowing two saves in that span. His ERA is up to 4.87 with a 1.21 WHIP and 75:26 K:BB this season. While Hernandez should still see high-leverage work in Kansas City, it's hard to trust him for fantasy purposes.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Sat 9/9/23 12:57 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez (1-10) allowed three runs on two hits and two walks over one-third of an inning, taking the loss and a blown save Friday versus the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Austin Cox started the eighth inning but sustained a left knee injury after facing two batters. Hernandez proceeded to allow an inherited runner to score before getting tagged for three runs himself. He has three blown saves and two saves over his last seven appearances, a span in which he's allowed six runs over six innings. He's at a 4.81 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 74:25 K:BB with three saves, 12 holds and five blown saves through 63.2 innings this season. Hernandez should continue to see high-leverage looks, but the quality of his performance of late puts him on the fantasy fringe.