Hernandez signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez hasn't been able to find his footing in the big leagues just yet, as he carries a 7.06 ERA over 21.2 career MLB innings. However, he turned in an impressive 2.12 ERA and 1.02 with a 63:22 K:BB over 46.2 innings this past season while pitching for Houston's Triple-A affiliate in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. His impressive campaign will now buy him an audition with the Athletics, and a few more strong performances could allow him to return to the majors in 2026.

Hernandez elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez cleared waivers after being removed from the Astros' 40-man roster, but he'll hit the free-agent market rather than accept an outright assignment. The right-handed reliever holds a career 7.06 ERA and 26:13 K:BB over 21.2 innings covering parts of three big-league seasons.

Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez was dropped from the 40-man roster to make room for Lance McCullers on the major-league roster after McCullers was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday. Hernandez made five appearances with Houston after being called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sept. 10, surrendering two runs on four hits and three walks, while striking out four over 4.0 innings.

The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

After a month-long stay at Triple-A, Hernandez will rejoin the Houston bullpen as a replacement on the active roster for right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Over five relief appearances with the Astros this season, Hernandez has submitted a 5.40 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB in 6.2 innings.

The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he's pitched two scoreless innings since being elevated from Triple-A on Friday, Hernandez will head back to the minors in order to make room for the newly signed Enyel De Los Santos. Hernandez boasts a 1.70 ERA and 0.97 WHIP through 37 innings at Sugar Land, and if he continues at that pace, he more than likely will find himself back in Houston later this season.

The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez has pitched in three games out of the bullpen for Houston this season, logging a 7.71 ERA, 2.36 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB across 4.2 innings. He's been much better at Triple-A, with a 1.70 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB over 37 innings of action.

The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

After giving up two earned runs over 2.2 innings during Friday's contest, Hernandez will be sent down to Triple-A for the second time in the last four days. Luis Contreras was recalled from Sugar Land to fill the vacancy in the Astros' bullpen.

Houston recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez will take Brandon Walter's (elbow) spot on the active roster as Walter heads to the injured list. Hernandez has a 1.70 ERA in 37 innings of relief with Sugar Land this season, and he's yielded two runs in two innings with the Astros.

The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land after Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez was recalled by the Astros on Tuesday to take the spot on the 26-man roster after Lance McCullers (finger) was placed on the 15-day injured list. However, Hernandez will head back to Triple-A, and that roster spot will be filled by Jason Alexander, who is expected to start against the Athletics on Thursday. Hernandez has spent most of the season in Triple-A, where he has a 1.70 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, three saves and a 48:17 K:BB across 37 innings.

The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

With Lance McCullers (finger) headed to the injured list, Hernandez will rejoin the Astros' bullpen to give the Astros an extra relief option. The 27-year-old righty has given up two runs in two MLB innings this year, but he owns an impressive 1.70 ERA and 0.97 WHIP through 37 frames in the minors.