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Hernandez

The latest batch of cuts trims Atlanta’s spring training roster to 50 players. Carrasco is one of the highest-profile non-roster invitees in Braves camp this spring as he attempts to make it back to the big leagues for a 17th season since 2009. He figures to gobble up low-leverage innings at some point in the year. The same goes for Hernández and Karinchak, who were notable pitchers earlier this decade.

Hernández’s return last summer after a year in Korea didn’t result in any fanfare, but he’s currently sporting a little more velocity than ever before — he averaged 92.6 mph with his fastball and 92.9 mph with his sinker today — and he’s always had quality secondary stuff. He’s probably not going to break camp as the Braves’ fifth starter, since he’s on a minor league deal and the team has several out-of-options arms in the mix — but he might eventually prove useful to the Braves if the velocity sticks around.

Hernández represents an interesting low-risk gamble for Atlanta heading into next season. The 30-year-old righty, who holds a pedestrian 5.10 ERA across 303 1/3 innings over 99 appearances (49 starts) in the majors since 2018, finished last season in Toronto’s system after two seasons pitching overseas for the LG Twins in Korea.

Hernández is back stateside after spending the majority of the last two seasons overseas pitching for the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization. The 30-year-old righty holds a serviceable 5.10 ERA across 303 1/3 innings (99 appearances, 49 starts) in the majors dating back to 2018. He’ll function as emergency pitching depth for Toronto at Triple-A Buffalo.

Hernandez, who is set to earn $1.3 million on his new deal, returns for another stint overseas in Korea after tossing 11 scoreless innings over two postseason series for the LG Twins after making 11 appearances (nine starts) to close out the KBO regular season. The 29-year-old righty made nine appearances (one start) last season between the Dodgers and Brewers before heading to Korea.

Hernández heads overseas in an attempt to rebuild his long-term value after being removed from Milwaukee’s 40-man roster last month. The 29-year-old right-hander, who is certainly going to benefit financially from the move to Korea, made nine appearances (one start) this season between the Brewers and Dodgers.

Hernandez refused his outright assignment to Triple-A Nashville after he was designated for assignment by the Brewers last Wednesday. The 29-year-old right-hander is now free to sign with another team, but he’s likely looking at a minor-league pact.

Hernández cleared waivers after being DFA’d last week. He has a 6.32 ERA in 15 2/3 innings for the Dodgers and Brewers this season.

The 29-year-old hurler was signed to an MLB contract earlier this month, but he already finds himself on the outs after registering a solid 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio over six innings with the ballclub. There’s a decent chance that he generates interest on waivers. Bradley Blalock was recalled from Double-A Biloxi in a corresponding move on Wednesday.

Hernández bolsters Milwaukee’s relief depth in the majors after electing free agency earlier this week following his removal from the Dodgers’ 40-man roster. The 29-year-old righty made five appearances (one start) this season in the big leagues for Los Angeles.