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Sent to minors Hernandez was assigned to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Hernandez showed flashes of potential in March while with the big club, recording eight hits in 31 at-bats to go along with six RBI, four walks and five runs scores across 20 appearances. He played in 14 big-league contests a season ago for the Rangers and will likely be a candidate for a mid-season promotion again in 2024.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in organization The Rangers outrighted Hernandez to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Hernandez will stay in the Texas organization after he went unclaimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment Tuesday. The 27-year-old posted a .442 OPS in 35 plate appearances with the Rangers prior to being booted off the 40-man roster.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd on Tuesday The Rangers designated Hernandez for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Hernandez is 0-for-14 in his last seven games and has a .442 OPS since joining the team in mid July. It's hard to see the outfielder and DH finding his way back on the 40-man roster this season.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Hernandez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact After making three consecutive starts over the weekend while going hitless in eight at-bats, Hernandez finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row. With Corey Seager getting more work at designated hitter of late while he works to move past a leg injury, Hernandez doesn't look like he'll have a clear path to playing time.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third straight start Hernandez will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Hernandez will pick up his third consecutive start Sunday, but he'll likely be moved back into a short-side platoon role if Corey Seager's bruised leg doesn't result in him moving to the injured list. If Seager is cleared to play during the upcoming week, the Rangers wouldn't have the designated-hitter spot available and would likely deploy the trio of Kole Calhoun, Leody Taveras and Adolis Garcia as its main outfielders against right-handed pitching.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Sunday Hernandez is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Athletics.

Impact Hernandez will be on the bench for the second game in a row Sunday as the Rangers finish their series with the Athletics. Ezequiel Duran will take over at designated hitter and bat eighth against Oakland.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Hernandez isn't starting Saturday against the Athletics.

Impact Hernandez started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with a double, an RBI and three strikeouts. Kole Calhoun is serving as the designated hitter while Ezequiel Duran enters the lineup at third base.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in Miller's return Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Hernandez went 3-for-10 with an RBI and run scored while starting in each of the past three games, but Texas won't have room in the lineup Sunday for the rookie with Brad Miller (neck) returning to action. The righty-hitting Hernandez appears likely to fill the short side of a platoon at designated hitter with the lefty-hitting Miller.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts third straight Hernandez started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and was picked off base in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Mariners.

Impact Hernandez has started all three games -- serving as the DH -- since having his contract selected Thursday. Brad Miller's neck injury opens up opportunities at DH, which had been regularly filled by Mitch Garver until he underwent forearm surgery. The rookie is 3-for-10 with an RBI, a run scored and six strikeouts (zero walks).

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Saturday's lineup Hernandez was added to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Hernandez will serve as the designated hitter and bat ninth Saturday after Brad Miller (neck) was scratched from the lineup. Hernandez has gone 2-for-6 with a run and four strikeouts over the last two games.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Rangers Elier Hernandez Has First MLB Hit The infielder, who spent a decade in the minor leagues, finally got his call-up to the Majors and made the most of it.

JULY 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Two hits in debut Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Hernandez batted eighth in his debut and recorded his first big-league hit in his first at-bat, a second-inning single. The 27-year-old displayed solid but not spectacular power and speed with Triple-A Round Rock this year, posting 11 home runs, nine stolen bases and a .910 OPS in 62 contests. He replaced Steven Duggar on the Rangers' active roster, and Hernandez will likely fill Duggar's old role as the Rangers' fourth outfielder while also being an option for the designated hitter spot.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected, batting eighth The Rangers selected Hernandez's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, and he'll bat eighth as the designated hitter for Texas' series opener with Seattle.

Impact Hernandez has hit well at Round Rock this year with a .910 OPS, 11 home runs, 35 RBI and nine stolen bases in 62 games, and he'll now receive his first opportunity in the big leagues. Steven Duggar was optioned to Round Rock in a corresponding move. The righty-hitting Hernandez could serve as a short-side platoon option at DH while he's up with Texas.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE