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Suffers UCL sprain Hernandez was diagnosed with a low-grade UCL sprain Tuesday and won't throw for at least four weeks, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hernandez isn't currently expected to require surgery, but he'll likely miss a meaningful portion of the regular season. He won't throw until early April at the earliest and will need several weeks to build his arm back up once he's cleared to do so, making late May the most realistic target date for Hernandez to make his 2021 debut. That's bad news for the Rangers, as Hernandez was expected to be at minimum a high-leverage reliever, and at best, the team's top candidate to close games. Jose Leclerc now seems to have a clearer path to reclaiming that role after he missed most of last season due to shoulder issues.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will open fourth spring game Hernandez will start the Rangers' fourth spring game Wednesday against the Angels, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hernandez is not on the radar as a starter, so the decision to have him open a Cactus League game carries little significance. He's expected to serve a key role at the back end of the bullpen, possibly even as the closer.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mentioned as closer Hernandez was mentioned as a possible closer by manager Chris Woodward, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hernandez had a breakout season in 2020, sporting a 2.90 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 31 innings. Although he did not have a save opportunity last year, Hernandez often pitched in high-leverage situations earlier in the games for three or more outs. Woodward refused to commit to Jose Leclerc as the team's closer and is mulling over different options for his closer or a no-roles bullpen where usage is determined by game factors.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shelled in first loss Hernandez (5-1) took the loss against Seattle on Saturday, pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three runs on four hits. He did not register a strikeout or a walk.

Impact Hernandez entered a tie game with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning and retired the final batter of the frame on a flyout. However, he was far less effective in the eighth, giving up three runs on three singles, a double and a hit batsman before recording his first out of the inning. Hernandez entered the contest with a sparkling 1.77 ERA but saw it swell to 2.91 after the rough outing.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marmolejo's RBI single in 8th lifts Mariners over Rangers

Rookie Jose Marmolejos hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning after twice leaving the bases loaded, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-3

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • SCOUT.COM

Provides bridge to win Hernandez allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three over a scoreless 1.2 innings to earn a hold in Monday's 3-2 win over Oakland.

Impact Hernandez has been a vital member of the Rangers' bullpen, posting three relief wins and five holds while pitching to a 1.56 ERA over 17.1 innings. As the 11-17 Rangers consider their selling activity at the trade deadline, one player that could be moved is closer Rafael Montero. If they move him, Hernandez could replace him as the team's closer.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lynn gets 4th win as Rangers snap 8-game skid, 3-2 over A's

The Texas Rangers have won their first game in more than a week

AUGUST 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Rangers reliever Jonathan Hernandez is fulfilling expectations — and a promise "It was our dream together.”

AUGUST 19, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns hold in win Hernandez allowed one run on two hits over 1.2 innings to pick up a hold in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.

Impact Hernandez entered with two on and one out in the seventh and induced a double-play grounder to sidestep danger. He relaxed in the eighth after the Rangers plated three insurance runs. The right-handed setup man has been a nice find for the Rangers, who have worked around injuries to important bullpen pieces. Hernandez has a 2.13 ERA (1.94 FIP) while striking out 15 over 12.2 innings.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Hernandez (3-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Mariners. He pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Impact Hernandez has gone six straight appearances without allowing a run, and he has posted a 11:2 K:BB in 8.0 innings (six games) during that stretch. He has been very effective this season and, in fact, has posted scoreless appearances in all but one of his outings so far. He owns a 1.64 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP -- as well as a 12.3 K/9 -- in 11.0 innings (nine games) to date.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dietrich debuts as Rangers rally in 8th for 7-4 win over M's

Derek Dietrich reached base four times in his Texas debut and the Rangers scored five runs in the eighth inning for a 7-4 win over the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Grabs second win Hernandez (2-0) allowed one walk and struck out four over two scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday against the Giants.

Impact Hernandez was the pitcher of record when the Rangers pushed four runs across the plate in the eighth inning. The right-hander has fanned eight batters in five innings. He'll be part of the late-inning crew with closer Jose Leclerc (shoulder) on the 45-day injured list. That closer-by-committee will grow by one this week when the Rangers activate lefty Joely Rodriguez (lat).

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second win Hernandez (2-0) allowed one walk and struck out four over two scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday against the Giants.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gallo, Choo homer as Rangers avoid sweep in San Francisco

Willie Calhoun hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly after the Giants walked the bases loaded in the seventh inning, Joey Gallo followed with a three-run home run and the Texas Rangers b...

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Part of closer committee Hernandez is one of the relievers manager Chris Woodward is considering as a closer in the absence of Jose Leclerc (shoulder), T.R. Sullivan reports.

Impact Once Leclerc was placed on the 45-day injured list, there's been interest in possible replacements as a closer. Woodward will not designate one arm as a closer and will deploy a closer-by-committee. He's leaning toward right-handers Hernandez and Edinson Volquez.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home

JULY 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Registers hold Friday Hernandez worked around a hit and a walk in the eighth inning to record a hold in Friday's 1-0 win over the Rockies.

Impact The Rangers' bullpen, including its setup staff, has been hit by injuries, so manager Torey Lovullo went with Hernandez as the bridge to closer Jose Leclerc. The right-hander had a total of 16.2 innings of MLB experience prior to 2020, but it looks like he'll be a trusted reliever early in the season. If Hernandez thrives in the role, he could remain part of the high-leverage crew.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3

JULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Wins spot on active roster Texas manager Chris Woodward informed Hernandez that will be part of the Opening Day lineup, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hernandez, who has nine games of MLB experience, was not expected to break camp with the Rangers in spring training, but now -- due to a number of relievers being out -- Woodward is considering the young right-hander for high-leverage work in 2020. "We may not have the luxury of easing into things," Woodward said. "With a number of guys down, do I feel comfortable with him in a [significant] role? I do. I've loved what I've seen. I've loved his mentality. I can't wait to put him in a situation like that." Hernandez has been a star in camp, allowing just one run in six innings on five hits and one walk while striking out nine, according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com. That comes after similar dominance in spring training when he struck out 13 over nine innings.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Hernandez on working with Lynn, Chavez (VIDEO) Jonathan Hernandez on working with Lynn, Chavez

FEBRUARY 23, 2020 • FOXNEWS.COM

Hernandez expected to start for the Rangers against the Athletics

The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Sunday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Jonathan Hernandez

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

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