CÉSAR HERNÁNDEZ NEWS

Hits leadoff in spring opener Hernandez got the start at second base in Friday's Grapefruit League opener against the Marlins, hitting leadoff and going 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored.

Impact Manager Dave Martinez trotted out a top of the order that could mirror what he uses in the regular season, with shortstop Alcides Escobar hitting second, Juan Soto hitting third as the DH and first baseman Josh Bell batting cleanup. Nelson Cruz will likely factor into the mix as well, but Hernandez could be a solid source of runs batting ahead of that group on a regular basis. The veteran infielder is coming off a down year in which he slashed .232/.308/.386 over 149 games for Cleveland and the White Sox, but prior to 2021 Hernandez had posted an OBP better than .350 in four of the five previous seasons.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed as top pick for leadoff role Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday that he'd like for Hernandez to emerge as the team's leadoff hitter in 2022, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Martinez will presumably test out a few lineups during the Grapefruit League slate before settling on an ideal setup at the order, but if the switch-hitting Hernandez provides the Nationals with good at-bats in the spring, he sounds like he'll claim the table-setting role against both right- and left-handed pitching. The prospect of batting in front of Juan Soto could yield more runs from Hernandez, while perhaps also reigniting his involvement as a baserunner. After swiping no fewer than nine bags in any season from 2015 through 2019, Hernandez attempted just two steals across 897 plate appearances in the past two years combined.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Nationals on one-year deal Hernandez agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Hernandez split 2021 between the Guardians and White Sox, and he hit .232/.308/.386 with 21 home runs, 21 doubles, 62 RBI and 84 runs in 149 games. He's primarily operated as a second baseman, but the Nationals could also give him a look at shortstop or the hot corner.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Hernandez will not have his $6 million team option picked up by the White Sox and will become a free agent, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hernandez slashed .232/.309/.299 in 53 games with Chicago after a midseason trade. His season-long OPS of .694 was unremarkable, but second basemen with 20 home run power are far and few between in this year's free agent market. As such, Hernandez figures to draw some and could land a respectable contract this winter.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Hernandez is on the bench once again for Game 2 of the ALDS against Houston

Impact Leury Garcia once again starts at second base as the White Sox look to even the series. Hernandez could see action when the series shifts to Chicago if Garcia, who went 0-for-3 in Game 1, contributes nothing Friday as well.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for Game 1 Hernandez is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Astros on Thursday.

Impact Hernandez endured a tough time after coming over in a trade from Cleveland at the deadline, hitting just .232/.309/.299 in 53 games for his new team. Leury Garcia will be the second baseman in his absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Hernandez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a run and a strikeout Friday and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Leury Garcia will shift to second base while Adam Engel starts in right field.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Hernandez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Hernandez went 2-for-7 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs across the last three games. Leury Garcia will shift to the keystone while Adam Engel (leg) returns to the lineup in right field.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hold off Tigers with 8-7 win after benches clear

Eloy Jiménez hit a two-run home run, Yasmani Grandal homered to spark a six-run fourth inning and the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox held off the Detroit Tigers in a testy 8...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Sunday Hernandez is on the bench for Sunday's series finale against Cleveland.

Impact Hernandez has gone hitless in three consecutive games and sports a .206 average in his last 10 contests. Leury Garcia starts at second base and bats second Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox lose 4-3 to Tigers but close in on division crown

Carlos Rodón was pulled with soreness after a rocky third inning and the Chicago White Sox, closing in on the AL Central title, squandered a three-run lead in a 4-3 loss to the Det...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Saturday Hernandez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas.

Impact Hernandez has hit a disappointing .222/.295/.291 since joining the White Sox at the deadline. Romy Gonzalez will get the nod at second base Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cobb's 5 scoreless IP in return lead Angels over White Sox

Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 9-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox beat A's 6-3; Oakland drops fourth straight game

Gavin Sheets hit a go-ahead RBI single in the fifth, Cesar Hernandez added a two-run single in the same inning, and the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the stumbling Oakl...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Sunday Hernandez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact A 1-for-5 effort Saturday has Hernandez's average at .194 with one RBI in his last 10 games. Leury Garcia is playing second base and batting sixth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Hernandez is not starting Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Consecutive hitless, multi-strikeout performances have Hernandez's average at .150 in the last 10 games, and he has no extra-base hits in that span. Leury Garcia is playing second base and batting sixth Tuesday.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Davies expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez off to solid after joining Sox in trade from Indians New White Sox second baseman Cesar Hernandez is fitting right in, and he's been showing his power with home runs in back-to-back games vs. t...

AUGUST 7, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Rodón strikes out 11, White Sox blank Cubs 4-0

Carlos Rodón struck out 11 in five stellar innings, Cesar Hernandez and José Abreu hit back-to-back home runs and the Chicago White Sox blanked the Chicago Cubs 4-0

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats 19th homer Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two walks and a strikeout in Friday's 8-6 win over the Cubs.

Impact Hernandez has reached base in each of his first seven games with the White Sox, and he blasted his first home run with his new club during the eighth inning Friday. The 31-year-old has generated a .452 on-base percentage with three runs across the last seven contests.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10

Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pérez hits 2-run HR as Royals roll to 9-1 win over White Sox

Salvador Pérez hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals went deep four times to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-1

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Indians to visit the Chicago White Sox

The Indians will start Cal Quantrill on Sunday while the White Sox have yet to decide who will get the start

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS