Carlos Hernández RP CLE Sat 2/25/23 1:44 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez is expected to be a reliever again in 2023, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez has experience as a starter -- 21 of his 56 big-league appearances have been in that role. He struggled throughout 2022 with a 7.39 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 35:31 K:BB across 56 innings. His ability to cover multiple frames will likely make him a low-leverage option in the Royals' bullpen.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Tue 9/6/22 12:06 AM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez (0-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk in over inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez was tasked with the top of the 10th inning and faltered allowing a two-run double to Oscar Gonzalez. The Royals got one back in their half of the frame, but ultimately fell short, giving Hernandez his second straight loss. He's allowed four runs (three earned) over his last 2.1 innings. The struggling right-hander continues to put up lackluster number, as he now owns an 8.20 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 26:25 K:BB through 45 innings across 16 appearances (seven starts).
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Sat 9/3/22 12:49 AM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez (0-4) allowed a run on a hit and a walk in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Friday versus the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez allowed two of the three batters he faced to reach base, and Jose Cuas couldn't prevent the Tigers from scoring the go-ahead run in the seventh inning. Since he was recalled Aug. 13, Hernandez has given up six runs in 10.1 innings across seven appearances. He's struggled as both a starter and a reliever this year with an 8.18 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 26:24 K:BB across 44 innings through 15 appearances (seven starts). The 25-year-old should be expected to finish 2022 in a low-leverage role.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Sat 8/13/22 5:54 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez was demoted in May after struggling to a 9.10 ERA in seven starts to open the season. He's returned to the majors twice since then, though both stints have been brief, resulting in just a single long-relief appearance. He'll likely fill a similar low-leverage role this time around.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Mon 8/1/22 5:19 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez was recalled by the Royals on Sunday, but he will head back to Omaha one day later to open up a roster spot for fellow pitcher Daniel Lynch.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Sun 7/31/22 11:57 AM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
The Royals recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez should be available as a long-relief option for Kansas City over the next few days, but if he isn't needed out of the bullpen, he could be a candidate to fill the opening in the rotation that was vacated by Jonathan Heasley, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. The Royals will next require a fifth starter Thursday versus the Red Sox, and Hernandez would be a logical choice to pick up the spot start if rehabbing lefty Daniel Lynch (hand) isn't deemed ready to return from the 15-day injured list by that day.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Sat 7/16/22 2:21 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez was recalled from Omaha on Friday, and he allowed four runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out two in four innings during Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He'll head back to the minors after Collin Snider was called up Saturday.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Fri 7/15/22 4:27 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez made seven starts for the Royals early in the season and posted a 9.10 ERA and 2.16 WHIP in 29.2 innings prior to his demotion in mid-May. He isn't listed among the team's probable starters for the team's weekend series in Toronto, so he should be available as a long reliever since the club is dealing with several absences due to the vaccination requirements in Canada.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Fri 5/20/22 5:24 PM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander earned a spot in Kansas City's Opening Day rotation, but he's struggled through seven starts with a 9.10 ERA, 2.16 WHIP and 16:20 K:BB over 29.2 innings. Hernandez surrendered three runs over three innings Thursday against the White Sox, which was apparently the final straw. The 25-year-old could receive another look in the rotation later this season, but for now he'll attempt to straighten things out with Omaha. Brady Singer is the likely candidate to step into Hernandez's spot in the rotation.
Carlos Hernández RP CLE Fri 5/20/22 12:10 AM
Carlos Hernández
RP CLE
Hernandez allowed three earned runs on five hits and five walks while striking out three across three innings Thursday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Hernandez struggled to find the strike zone as he walked two batters in the first inning and an additional three in the third. He managed to effectively work around the free passes, but he allowed four consecutive singles -- two of which didn't leave the infield -- to begin the fourth frame that accounted for two of his earned runs. Hernandez has had disastrous results across his last three starts, surrendering 18 earned runs across 11.2 frames. Overall, he has maintained a 9.10 ERA with a 16:20 K:BB for the season.