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.

Hernandez allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless innings in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Brady Singer left Wednesday's game with a shoulder injury after three innings, but Hernandez was able to deliver solid work in a bulk-relief outing. The 24-year-old hasn't been great at the major-league level in 2021, posting a 6.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 12 innings. He'll likely remain in a low-leverage role unless he can put together more successful outings like he did Wednesday.

The Royals recalled Hernandez to the big-league roster Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The righty has struggled considerably in four relief appearances this season, having allowed multiple runs in three of his four appearances en route to a 8.22 ERA. In his only scoreless outing, Hernandez walked three batters without recording an out. Regardless, he's being called upon once again to provide some added bullpen depth.

Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez was promoted to the big-league club Friday and allowed three runs (two earned) over 4.1 innings of long relief during Saturday's contest. Edward Olivares was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Hernandez allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 4.1 innings versus Minnesota on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander worked behind starter Ervin Santana, who gave up three runs in three innings. Hernandez is expected to work in a long-relief role in his second stint in the majors this year, although he stretched out as a starter with Triple-A Omaha prior to his callup. It's unclear if the 24-year-old will have a chance to earn a spot in the rotation while Danny Duffy (forearm) is out. Hernandez has a 7.04 ERA, 2.35 WHIP and 11:8 K:BB across 7.2 innings this season.

Hernandez was recalled by the Royals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez was with the team for the first two weeks of the season but didn't see the field often, allowing four runs in 3.1 innings across three relief appearances. He'll likely fill a low-leverage role again this time around. Josh Staumont (knee) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Hernandez was optioned to the Royals' alternate training site Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez had a shaky start to the 2021 campaign and will now head to the team's alternate camp to work things out. The right-hander made three relief appearances for the Royals to begin the year and allowed four runs on six hits and five walks while striking out five in 3.1 innings. Right-hander Josh Staumont was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.