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Enters lineup Tuesday Hernandez will start at shortstop and bat ninth Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact After Hernandez was initially set to be on the bench again Tuesday night, he will replace Pablo Reyes (undisclosed) at shortstop after Reyes was a late scratch from the lineup. Hernandez has recorded at least one hit in eight out of his last 10 games, batting .263 with a homer, six RBI and six runs scored over that stretch.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play less at shorstop Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Hernandez would play less shortstop going forward and primarily play at second base and in center field, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe...

Impact After beginning the year with a .652 OPS through 243 plate appearances, Hernandez seems to have officially lost the primary shortstop gig to Pablo Reyes. Hernandez will now slip into a utility role while splitting reps with Christian Arroyo at second base and Adam Duvall in center field.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Hernandez isn't in the Red Sox's lineup Tuesday against Colorado, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hernandez is slashing .231/.259/.385 over the past seven days and will get a rare day off Tuesday. Pablo Reyes will take over as Boston's shortstop while batting ninth.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers clutch hit Hernandez went 2-for-4 with with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Yankees.

Impact Hernandez's RBI-single in the 10th inning through a drawn-in infield was the game-winning knock. It was just Boston's second hit with runners in scoring position during the three-game set in the Bronx. Earlier, in the eighth inning, Hernandez led off with a single and came around to score on a Jarren Duran groundout. It was a good night for Hernandez, who hasn't had many of them this season. He's batting just .231 and leads all MLB shortstops with 13 errors.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Homers in win Hernandez went 1-for-4 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's victory over the Yankees.

Impact The 391-foot blast was his sixth on the season, and ultimately proved to be the deciding run in the contest. Hernandez's versatility has been well utilized as he has seen action all over the diamond. The 31-year-old has started games at second base, shortstop, and center field, but has struggled mightily at the dish on the season. Over his last seven games he has been particularly bad, batting just .160 with eight strikeouts.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making another start at shortstop Hernandez will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Even though manager Alex Cora hinted Monday that Hernandez's shaky defense at shortstop would likely begin to cost him playing time at the position, the 31-year-old will man short for the second straight game. Trevor Story (elbow) is ultimately going to be the Red Sox's long-term answer at shortstop, but the team may be willing to put up with Hernandez's shortcomings in the field for a little while longer while the alternative options at the position are underwhelming.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No longer an option at shortstop? Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Hernandez will play center field versus lefties, with his role against righties to be determined, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports...

Impact Hernandez has 13 throwing errors from shortstop this season and especially recently seems to have developed the yips. As a result, it would appear that he won't be playing the position for the foreseeable future and he might not see much playing time anywhere versus righties for a while. Pablo Reyes is starting at shortstop Monday and the Red Sox also have Christian Arroyo and at some point Yu Chang (wrist) as options at short. Eventually, the spot will belong to Trevor Story (elbow).

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start in center field Hernandez is starting in center field and batting sixth on Monday versus the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is Hernandez's first start in the outfield since April. It could just be Red Sox manager Alex Cora wanting to get extra right-handed bats in there against Shane McClanahan, although it's worth noting that Hernandez has had some major issues with his throws from shortstop recently. Pablo Reyes will be at short Monday.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for night game Hernandez will be on the bench for the evening portion of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hernandez went 1-for-4 and scored a run in Boston's 6-5 win in the afternoon game. He'll get a rest in the nightcap with Pablo Reyes taking over at shortstop.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars offensively in win Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a home run, two total runs and three total RBI in Thursday's 8-2 victory over the Reds.

Impact Hernandez shined late in the contest, giving Boston its first lead with a 411-foot solo shot in the seventh inning and plating another pair of runs with a single in the eighth. The multi-hit effort was his first since May 17, a span of 11 games. Hernandez hit just .194 over 31 at-bats during that stretch, so Thursday's performance was a particularly positive way to start the new month.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Friday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hernandez's fourth-inning blast snapped a 26-game homer drought. He hit .260 with six doubles in that span. The 31-year-old is up to four homers, 19 RBI, 25 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .238/.306/.366 slash line through 46 contests overall. He's seen consistent time at shortstop with Yu Chang (wrist) and Christian Arroyo (hamstring) both unavailable, and Hernandez could keep the position even when his injured teammates are ready to return.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal in win Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Hernandez was plunked by Joe Musgrove in the second inning, then stole second and scored on an Emmanuel Valdez home run. Hernandez also hit a leadoff double and scored in the fourth. The versatile 31-year-old has hit safely in three straight games since returning from a hamstring strain. He's slashing .243/.299/.355 with three home runs, two steals, 16 RBI and 24 runs scored through 41 contests this season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Wednesday Hernandez (hamstring) is hitting sixth and playing shortstop against the Mariners on Wednesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Hernandez returns after missing three games with a strained left hamstring. The veteran infielder will handle shortstop duties with Pablo Reyes moving to second base and Enmanuel Valdez beginning Wednesday's contest on the bench.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Wednesday Hernandez (hamstring) will return to Boston's lineup Wednesday against the Mariners, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hernandez's absence will officially be limited to three games as a result of his strained left hamstring. Prior to his injury, the 31-year-old utility man was slashing .235/.278/.294 in his last five games.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out again Hernandez (hamstring) remains out of the Red Sox' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Hernandez hasn't played since Saturday because of a left hamstring injury. He was able to participate in some pregame drills Monday and at this point the hope is he can avoid the injured list. Pablo Reyes is handling shortstop again Tuesday.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes part in fielding work Hernandez (hamstring), who is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, was able to take part in fielding work during pregame batting practice, Gabrielle Starr of t...

Impact Hernandez is tending to a strained left hamstring that he sustained while running to first base trying to beat a double play in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals, but his ability to field grounders Monday suggests his injury isn't too severe. Pablo Reyes will make a second consecutive start at shortstop while Hernandez gets at least one more day off to heal up from the injury.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday with hamstring injury Hernandez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners due to a left hamstring strain he sustained while grounding into a double play in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the...

Impact The hamstring injury explains why Hernandez is on the bench for the second day in a row for Monday's series opener with the Mariners. Pablo Reyes will fill in at shortstop for Hernandez, who should be viewed as day-to-day for the time being but could be at risk of a trip to the 10-day injured list if he doesn't show any improvement before the Red Sox begin a West Coast road trip later this week.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On the bench again Monday Hernandez is not in the Red Sox' lineup Monday against the Mariners, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's the second straight day on the bench for Hernandez, who made a costly throwing blunder during Saturday's loss to the Cardinals. Hernandez will cede shortstop to Pablo Reyes again Monday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Hernandez started the last 11 games but will receive a day off after he posted a .460 OPS during that stretch. Pablo Reyes will take over at shortstop in Sunday's series finale versus St. Louis.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two throwing errors in return Hernandez started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 6-5 win over Toronto.

Impact Hernandez returned to the lineup after missing two days with ankle soreness. His biggest impact on the game came in the field, as Hernandez committed two throwing errors in the eighth inning that allowed the Blue Jays to tie the game. He ranks last among shortstops at minus-6 OAA. His poor fielding could lead to more starts for Christian Arroyo at short. The Red Sox are trying to get by until Trevor Story (elbow) becomes available, which is expected during the second half.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Hernandez (ankle) is back in the Red Sox' lineup for Monday's game versus the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Hernandez missed the last two contests with a sore ankle but is feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. He is playing shortstop and batting sixth Monday.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Monday Hernandez (ankle) could return to the lineup Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Hernandez missed both weekend wins over Cleveland due to the injury, as Christian Arroyo took over for him at shortstop. Red Sox pitching coach David Bush, who filled in for manager Alex Cora at the daily pregame media session, said Hernandez was a "little banged up" but the injury was "nothing major."

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore ankle Hernandez is currently day-to-day and out of the lineup against the Guardians on Sunday with a sore ankle, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Hernandez has been out of the lineup for the last two games, and now it's apparent why. The versatile infielder/outfielder will get at least one more day of rest before having a chance to return to the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays. While Hernandez is out, Christian Arroyo should see the bulk of reps at shortstop.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Hernandez is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game, and there's been no report of an injury at this time. Christian Arroyo will handle shortstop duties while Enmanuel Valdez plays second base with Jarren Duran lined up in center field.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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