Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Sat 6/10/23 7:14 PM

Hernandez will serve as the opening pitcher against the Orioles on Sunday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez will get the start, and Mike Mayers is expected to receive the bulk innings, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Hernandez will likely only go a couple of innings at most, so he won't have the counting stats -- nor the chance to pick up a decision -- against Baltimore on Sunday.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Sun 6/4/23 6:04 PM

Hernandez (thumb) will start Monday's game against the Marlins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez exited Friday's game after a callus on his thumb opened up, but he'll return to the mound Monday in Miami to serve as Kansas City's opener. The 26-year-old has a 4.76 ERA across 28.1 innings this season and should cover a frame or two before giving way to bulk pitcher Mike Mayers.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Sat 6/3/23 1:12 AM

Hernandez left Friday's game versus the Rockies when a callus on his thumb opened up, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez took the loss after allowing four runs in one-third of an inning. He may be down for a day or two, but it's unclear if he'll need a stint on the injured list.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Fri 6/2/23 10:18 PM

Hernandez left his relief appearance against the Rockies with an apparent injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez allowed four runs while getting just one out before leaving the game. The right-hander should be considered day-to-day until further updates are provided by the Royals. Nick Wittgren has taken over on the mound in Hernandez's place.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Wed 5/31/23 1:43 AM

Hernandez (0-2) allowed a run on two hits and struck out two over one inning, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez entered Tuesday on an eight-inning scoreless streak, but that ended when he gave up an RBI double to Nolan Arenado in the sixth inning. Overall, Hernandez has taken a step forward this season, working as an effective middle reliever and occasional opener. He has a 3.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 38:8 K:BB across 28 innings through 23 appearances. Hernandez also has three holds and a blown save, but he's unlikely to be much of a factor for high-leverage situations.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Sun 5/21/23 2:44 AM

Hernandez will start Sunday's game versus the White Sox, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez opened Wednesday's game versus the Padres and went two scoreless innings, striking out four and giving up two hits. He shouldn't be expected to work much deep than that Sunday, so it's unlikely he'll be able to qualify for a win in what will probably amount to a bullpen game.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Thu 5/18/23 1:06 AM

Hernandez allowed two hits and struck out four over two scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez has kept runs off the board in five of his seven appearances in May, including this turn as an opener. The right-hander hasn't had much success at the major-league level, but he's been more effective as a reliever this season. He has a 4.09 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB through 22 innings while adding an 0-1 record, three holds and a blown save in 19 appearances.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Wed 5/17/23 2:37 AM

Hernandez will start Wednesday's game versus the Padres, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The specifics of the Royals' pitching plan were not revealed, but Hernandez last pitched Saturday, so he's unlikely to be available for more than three innings. He's been a full-time reliever this season after coming up through the minors as a starter. Hernandez owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB over 20 innings across 18 relief outings in 2023. With Daniel Lynch (shoulder) a possibility to return next week, Hernandez is unlikely to get more than one turn as a starter.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Sun 5/14/23 1:22 PM

Hernandez (0-1) allowed a run on two hits in two-thirds of an inning, taking the walkoff loss Saturday versus the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez got into trouble after Owen Miller's one-out double in the ninth inning put runners on second and third. Joey Wiemer then delivered a sacrifice fly for the walkoff win. Considering Hernandez had allowed just one run over his previous 10 innings, it's understandable that he'd get a look late in a tie game. He's had a couple of messy outings, but he's at a reasonable 4.74 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 19 innings this season. He's added three holds and a blown save in 17 appearances.

Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Thu 3/23/23 1:44 PM

Hernandez has covered five innings without allowing an earned run over three Cactus League appearances.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez has also posted a 6:1 K:BB with just three hits allowed. His workload hasn't been that heavy in the spring, but he's performed well in the limited sample. The 26-year-old right-hander looks set to fill a bullpen role as a multi-inning option this season. He struggled to a 7.39 ERA and 1.84 WHIP over 56 innings last season, but if he carry over his improved control from the spring to the regular season, he should at least enjoy a little more job security.