Thu 2/16/17 7:46 PM

Hernandez threw his first bullpen session of spring training Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was the earliest spring mound debut for Hernandez in several seasons, as he begins gearing up for both his participation in the World Baseball Classic for Team Venezuela, and his role as the Mariners' Opening Day starter against the Astros on Apr. 3. Hernandez threw a total of 27 pitches and reported everything went off without a hitch. He'll look to bounce back from a so-so 11-8 record and 3.82 ERA in 2016, with the victory total his lowest since the 2008 season and the ERA representing his highest since the 2007 campaign.