Hernandez allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings in Monday's win over Houston. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez coughed up an RBI single to Yordan Alvarez in the first inning but kept Houston's lineup quiet over the next three frames. He then allowed three runs in the fifth and sixth innings, including a pair of solo homers by Aledmys Diaz and Carlos Correa. It was the first time all season that the 24-year-old gave up multiple home runs in one outing. His ERA jumped to 4.33 alongside a 52:25 K:BB on the year. Hernandez is expected to face the Cubs in Chicago this weekend.

Hernandez allowed a run on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in 6.2 innings versus the Yankees on Monday. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old has allowed just two runs in his last 17.2 innings as he's settled into a groove at the major-league level. Hernandez's lone run allowed Monday came on a seventh-inning Luke Voit single. After a rocky beginning this year, Hernandez has a 4.11 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 52:25 K:BB through 46 innings. He's pitched well enough to force manager Mike Matheny to maintain a six-man rotation with Brady Singer (shoulder) returning Wednesday. That leaves Hernandez in line to make his next start versus Houston next week.

Hernandez (3-1) earned the win over the White Sox on Wednesday, pitching five innings and allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander needed 93 pitches to get through five frames, but he hung around long enough to take advantage of a generous offense and notch his second straight victory. Hernandez racked up a healthy 15 swinging strikes and tied his season high with six punchouts. Since moving into the rotation July 18, he has posted a 4.08 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB across 17.2 innings. Hernandez is tentatively slated to make his next start at home against the Yankees early next week.

Hernandez (2-1) earned the win Thursday against the White Sox after tossing six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and a walk while fanning four.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez only has three starts on the year and all of them have come in July. This was the first time he tossed more than four complete frames and was his best outing of the season so far. The right-hander owns a 4.15 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP across five appearances this month.

Hernandez didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Tigers, surrendering five runs (four earned) on two hits and four walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

It was a brutal performance by the veteran, who tossed only 27 of 53 pitches for strikes before getting the hook with the Royals in a 5-0 hole. Fortunately for Hernandez, the team rallied and he avoided the loss. He now has a 5.72 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 28.1 innings with an untenable 15.9 percent walk rate, and he could get bumped from the rotation as soon as the Kansas City staff gets a little healthier.

Hernandez (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six over four innings in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez got through the first two innings without much of a sweat but had some trouble in the third. He ended up loading the bases before surrendering a two-run single to Ramon Urias. The 24-year-old got no run support from his team to potentially help erase the early deficit and was handed the loss in his first start of the year. He did show some promising stuff, as he missed plenty of bats and has 12 strikeouts over his last 7.2 innings. Hernandez owns a 4.91 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 36:17 K:BB over 25.2 innings. There hasn't been any update from manager Brandon Hyde on if Hernandez is expected to make another start or if he'll return to his initial role in the bullpen.

Hernandez will start Sunday's game against the Orioles, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The righty has a 4.98 ERA and 30:15 K:BB in 21.2 innings this season, but none of his 12 appearances has been a start. Hernandez did make three starts in 2020, so Sunday won't be an entirely unfamiliar experience for the 24-year-old. He enters an enticing matchup against Baltimore's underwhelming lineup.

Hernandez's scheduled start will not occur after Sunday's game in Cleveland was postponed.

EDGE Analysis

The righty's first start of 2021 will have to wait until after the All-Stat break, if it happens at all. As a reliever, Hernandez has pitched to a 4.98 ERA and 30:15 K:BB in 21.2 innings of work. In his most recent appearance July 6, he allowed one run in 3.2 innings while striking out six batters.

Hernandez will start on the mound during Sunday's game against Cleveland, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez has pitched exclusively in relief thus far this season, with six of his 12 appearances lasting two or more innings. He most recently pitched 3.2 innings July 6, so he should have the ability to work into the fourth or fifth if he's somewhat efficient Sunday. The right-hander has allowed just one earned run across his last 7.2 innings dating back to June 25.

Hernandez has not allowed a run in his last three outings.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has covered four innings in those three scoreless outings. It's the first time all season Hernandez has kept runs off the board in consecutive appearances. He's struggled to a 6.23 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB across 18 innings this season, mainly in a low-leverage role.