Hernandez was released by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez made 616 major-league plate appearances with the Nats between 2021-2022, but he's now 35 years old and had struggled to a .205/.225/.256 bating line through 40 plate appearances this season at Triple-A Rochester.

Hernandez was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a 35-year-old left fielder who has been worth exactly -0.1 fWAR in each of the past three seasons, it's easy to see why Hernandez was cast off the 40-man roster. This greatly diminishes his deep-league value, as the Nationals have one of the shallowest depth charts in the league, so Hernandez's value was solely tied to getting playing time for Washington in the short term.

Hernandez (calf) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction officially ends Hernandez's season, as he only landed on the 10-day injured list nine days ago, so the schedule will end before his 60 days are up. The 34-year-old will end the year with a .269/.312/.410 slash line (good for a 100 wRC+) in 94 games.

Hernandez was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Josh Palacios was recalled to replace Hernandez on the active roster. It's not entirely clear when this issue cropped up, though Hernandez had been out for three of four games prior to this move, so it may have been lingering. Hernandez will be eligible to return Aug. 30 should he prove ready.

Hernandez isn't starting Friday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez went 0-for-3 during Thursday's series opener against San Diego but will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Alex Call is starting in left field and batting seventh.

Hernandez isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game since left-hander Drew Smyly is on the mound for the Cubs. Alex Call will start in left field and bat eighth.

Hernandez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez tallied two hits in Monday's contest, but he will be held out Tuesday with the Nationals loading up on right-handed hitters against Cubs southpaw Justin Steele. Lane Thomas will get the start in left field in Hernandez's place.

Hernandez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez went yard in Saturday's contest, but he will get a day off after making six straight starts. Alex Call will man left field in Hernandez's place.

Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez homered in the bottom of the sixth inning to put the Nationals up 4-1. It was his eighth home run of the season and his second in seven days. The outfielder has been on a tear and is currently on an eight game hit streak, including two two-hit performances. Hernandez brought his average up from .261 to .272 during that span and has either scored a run or an RBI in all but two of those games.

Hernandez isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez started the last three games and went 5-for-10 with a homer, a double, two runs, two RBI and two strikeouts. Lane Thomas is starting in left field and batting sixth Wednesday.