Hernandez (not injury related) was activated from the injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez has been cleared to rejoin the Red Sox after a positive COVID-19 test sidelined him to start the season. The lefty is initially expected to work in a long-relief role, though the plan is to eventually move him into the rotation. He made 29 appearances for Boston in 2019 and posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 57:26 K:BB in 30.1 innings. Christian Arroyo was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.