Athletics' Nick Hernandez: Nabs minors deal from A's
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Hernandez signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
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 WHIP 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 afford him an audition with the Athletics, and a few more strong performances could allow him to return to the majors in 2026.
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Nick Hernandez: Becomes free agent
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Hernandez elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Dropped from 40-man roster
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Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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 four innings.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Summoned from Triple-A
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The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
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.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Sent back down
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The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
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.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land after Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Hernandez was recalled by the Astros on Tuesday to fill out 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.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Headed back to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land following Friday's game against the Cubs.
The move makes room on the Astros' 26-man roster for Lance McCullers (foot), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Saturday. Hernandez made two appearances out of the Astros' bullpen after being recalled June 18 and allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two across two innings. He's had more success in Triple-A this season, posting a 1.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 42:13 K:BB across 31 innings.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Recalled to majors
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The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
All 29 of Hernandez's appearances this season have come in Triple-A, where he owns an impressive 1.74 ERA and 0.97 WHIP alongside a 42:13 K:BB through 31 innings. He'll now be called upon to serve as a middle-relief option for Houston, replacing Jason Alexander in the bullpen.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander's 8.59 ERA in nine spring appearances derailed his chances of earning a place on the Opening Day roster. Hernandez had a 2.83 ERA over 28.2 innings at Sugar Land last year but gave up seven earned runs in five regular-season outings with Houston.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hernandez has allowed six runs with a 7:1 K:BB over six relief innings during his time with the Astros this season. He'll provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen after starter Spencer Arrighetti failed to get out of the first inning in Wednesday's game.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Back to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land following Friday's game against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Hernandez was recalled by the Astros on June 18 after Justin Verlander (neck) was placed on the injured list. In his one outing during this stint with the big club, Hernandez gave up five runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- and one walk while striking out two over 1.1 innings in Friday's 14-11 win over the Orioles.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Rejoins big-league club
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The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
The right-hander was optioned to Sugar Land on Sunday but will quickly rejoin the Astros as Justin Verlander (neck) heads to the injured list. Hernandez has pitched well in his brief MLB action this season with one earned run allowed and five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
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Astros' Nick Hernandez: Traded to Houston
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The Padres traded Hernandez to the Astros on Tuesday in exchange for cash, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Hernandez made his MLB debut in 2023 with San Diego, allowing four runs in three innings across two appearances. He re-signed with the team on a minor-league deal during the offseason and has since posted a 1.90 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 23.2 innings at Triple-A El Paso. He'll now return to the organization that drafted him back in 2016 and could earn a call back up to the big leagues if he continues to find success in Houston's farm system.
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Padres' Nick Hernandez: Back with Padres as NRI
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Hernandez signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Hernandez elected free agency after losing his spot on the Padres' 40-man roster back in November, but he's now back with the club as a non-roster invitee. The 29-year-old was knocked around during his brief time in the majors in 2023 but held a 3.84 ERA and 82:21 K:BB over 61 innings between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso.
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Padres' Nick Hernandez: Loses roster spot
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The Padres outrighted Hernandez to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
San Diego dropped Hernandez from the 40-man roster to clear a spot for right-handed reliever Jeremiah Estrada, who was claimed off waivers from the Cubs. Hernandez racked up 82 strikeouts and notched seven saves over 61 innings between El Paso and Double-A San Antonio in 2023, but he didn't impress during his brief time in the big leagues with San Diego in September. He worked three innings across two appearances and gave up four earned runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five.
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Padres' Nick Hernandez: On track for MLB debut
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The Padres plan to call up Hernandez from Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hernandez will reach the majors for the first time at the age of 28. The right-handed reliever has posted a 3.60 ERA and 81:20 K:BB over 60 innings this season between El Paso and Double-A San Antonio.
