Roberto Hernandez was supposed to start for the Phillies tonight against the Astros, but instead he’s been traded to the Dodgers for a pair of players to be named later or cash considerations.
Los Angeles was in the market for rotation reinforcements and instead of making a big splash the Dodgers decided to pick up the impending free agent formerly known as Fausto Carmona on the cheap.
Hernandez has pitched decently for the Phillies on a one-year, $4.5 million contract, posting a 3.87 ERA in 121 innings mostly spent as a starter. As usual his strikeout and walks rates aren’t impressive, but he induces a lot of ground balls and keeps the ball in the ballpark.
For now the Dodgers may decide to stash Hernandez in the bullpen--where he’s made three appearances this year and 42 appearances for his career--and keep him available to jump into the rotation if needed down the stretch.
