Jonathan Hernández - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns to big-league roster with LAD Hernandez had his contract selected by the Dodgers on Thursday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday, but he will now return to the big-league bullpen ahead of the team's four-game series at home versus the Brewers beginning Thursday night. The 30-year-old has posted an inflated 6.45 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 22.1 innings in 15 appearances with Los Angeles this season, and he'll likely only be used in low-leverage situations versus Milwaukee. In order to make room on the 26-man roster, Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Dodgers The Dodgers designated Hernandez for assignment Monday.

Impact The Dodgers shuffled their bullpen Monday, swapping out Hernandez and Kyle Hurt for Seth Halvorsen and Charlie Barnes. Hernandez has tossed 4.2 scoreless innings over his last three major-league outings and has a 6.45 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 22.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Moving up from Triple-A The Dodgers selected Hernandez's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Impact After being outrighted off the Dodgers' 40-man roster July 3, Hernandez will regain a spot a month later after Los Angeles had room available for him in the wake of Monday's trade deadline. The 30-year-old righty has made 12 appearances for the Dodgers this season, delivering an 8.15 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB in 17.2 innings.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Hernández choose Dodgers organization over alternative Jonathan Hernández decided to remain in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers.

JULY 6 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Outrighted to Triple-A The Dodgers outrighted Hernandez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact Having been previously outrighted, Hernandez has the ability to elect free agency. The reliever posted an 8.15 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB through 17.2 innings with the Dodgers.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man The Dodgers designated Hernandez for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Hernandez will lose his place on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters after turning in an 8.15 ERA and 1.75 WHIP alongside a 15:12 K:BB through 17.2 innings with the Dodgers. Wyatt Mills was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani homers to lead Dodgers' offensive onslaught in 9-4 win over A's

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Colton Cowser's 4 RBIs, Pete Alonso's 3-run homer help power Orioles to 12-1 win over Dodgers

Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a late three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero goes 5 for 5 with 6 RBIs as Angels rout Dodgers 13-5

Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero went 5 for 5 with six RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-5 victory over the Dodgers

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Dodgers bullpen producing record streak of scoreless innings even without injured closer Edwin Díaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star-studded rotation is missing a couple of key pitchers, with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow on the injured list

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Teoscar Hernández has 6 RBIs as Dodgers erase early deficit in 11-3 win over Brewers

Teoscar Hernández homered and matched a career high with six RBIs, and Los Angeles’ bullpen extended its streak of scoreless innings to 36 in the Dodgers’ 11-3 victory over the Mil...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Latches on with LAD Hernandez signed a contract with the Dodgers on Monday.

Impact Hernandez was cut loose by the Phillies on Sunday, but it didn't take long for him to find work elsewhere. He'll provide the Dodgers with a fresh arm out of the bullpen. Hernandez hasn't appeared in the big leagues since the 2024 campaign, when he posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with a 39:28 K:BB across 43.1 innings across stops with Texas and Seattle.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Phillies The Phillies signed Hernandez to a minor-league contract Dec. 15, Steve Potter of PhilliesBaseballFan.com reports.

Impact Hernandez made 12 appearances at Triple-A Durham in the Rays organization in 2025, posting a 2.25 ERA and 13:6 K:BB over 12 innings. He missed most of the season with a shoulder injury, but the 29-year-old returned to pitch in September and has made 18 appearances in the Dominican Winter League. Hernandez holds a career 4.29 ERA and 150:81 K:BB across 153 frames covering parts of five major-league seasons.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dismissed from big-league camp The Rays reassigned Hernandez to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Hernandez is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Durham after falling short in his bid for a spot in Tampa Bay's Opening Day bullpen. The hard-throwing right-hander previously recorded four saves while filling a high-leverage relief role for Texas during the 2022 season, but control problems kept him from having much success in the majors over the subsequent two seasons.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in Tampa Bay as NRI The Rays signed Hernandez to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Hernandez, 28, posted a 5.40 ERA and 39:28 K:BB over 43.1 innings between the Rangers and Mariners last season. He will compete for a bullpen job this spring but is likely ticketed for Triple-A Durham.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned outright to Triple-A Hernandez was optioned outright to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

Impact Hernandez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Mariners on Thursday and he will now report to Triple-A Tacoma. The right-hander has produced a 5.40 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 39 strikeouts over 43.1 innings in 29 appearances, including a start, with the Rangers and Mariners this season.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Thursday.

Impact Hernandez appeared in three games with the Mariners after being claimed off waivers and added to the major-league roster Aug. 3, giving up three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 2.1 innings. He will now once again be placed on waivers and if he goes unclaimed, he'll either report to Triple-A Tacoma or be released outright. Eduard Bazardo was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move, replacing Hernandez in the major-league bullpen.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins major-league roster Hernandez was added to the Mariners' major-league roster Saturday.

Impact Hernandez was claimed off waivers by Seattle on Friday after he was designated for assignment by the Rangers earlier in the week. He will now join Seattle's bullpen ahead of Game 2 of their series at home against the Phillies. Hernandez has produced a 5.05 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 36 strikeouts over 41.0 innings in 26 appearances, including a start, with the Rangers this season.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners claim former Rangers RHP Jonathan Hernandez off waivers The Seattle Mariners claimed right-hander Jonathan Hernandez off waivers from the Texas Rangers amid a series of roster transactions on Frid...

AUGUST 3, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scooped up by Seattle The Mariners claimed Hernandez from waivers Friday.

Impact Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Tuesday after Texas acquired southpaw Andrew Chafin in a trade with Detroit. Across 26 major-league outings this season, Hernandez has a 5.05 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 36:26 K:BB across 41 innings. The 28-year-old right-hander will likely begin his tenure with his new organization with Triple-A Tacoma, but he could make his way back to the majors if the Mariners require his arm out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Rangers designated Hernandez for assignment Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact With the Rangers acquiring Andrew Chafin in a trade with the Tigers on Tuesday, Hernandez will lose his spot on the roster in order to create space. The 28-year-old righty owns a 5.05 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 41 innings on the year.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers activate C Jonah Heim, RHP Jonathan Hernandez The Texas Rangers activated catcher Jonah Heim from the bereavement list and right-hander Jonathan Hernandez from the 15-day injured list on...

APRIL 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out with shoulder injury Hernandez has been left off the Rangers' Wild Card Series roster due to a shoulder injury, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hernandez had an up-and-down 2023 season but finished with five straight scoreless appearances, so this is a hit to a bullpen that can ill afford it. Whether Hernandez could potentially be ready should the Rangers advance to the ALDS is unclear.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Impact The right-hander was optioned to Round Rock in late August but will rejoin the Rangers on Wednesday with Max Scherzer (shoulder) headed for the injured list. Hernandez has struggled to a 6.45 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 25:14 K:BB across 22.1 big-league innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to minors Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Hernandez melted down with three straight walks to force in the winning run in the 13th inning of Sunday's loss to the Twins. Glenn Otto will take his spot in the bullpen.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Shohei Ohtani homers to lead Dodgers' offensive onslaught in 9-4 win over A's

Colton Cowser's 4 RBIs, Pete Alonso's 3-run homer help power Orioles to 12-1 win over Dodgers

Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero goes 5 for 5 with 6 RBIs as Angels rout Dodgers 13-5

Dodgers bullpen producing record streak of scoreless innings even without injured closer Edwin Díaz

Teoscar Hernández has 6 RBIs as Dodgers erase early deficit in 11-3 win over Brewers