KIKÉ HERNÁNDEZ NEWS

Sitting out Saturday Hernandez is not in the lineup Saturday against the Guardians.

Impact Christian Arroyo is playing shortstop and batting eighth, with Emmanuel Valdez covering second base and hitting seventh. This appears to be a routine day of rest for Hernandez, who is slashing .245/.318/.398 with three home runs and one stolen base through 110 plate appearances this year for Boston.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in win Hernandez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Thursday's 11-5 victory over the Twins.

Impact After starting the season in a 5-for-44 slump, Hernandez has hit safely in his last seven contests, going 11-for-26 with three RBI and eight runs scored in that span. While his 25% K-rate is still cause for some concern, Hernandez has been fairly productive while hitting in the middle of Boston's order. He's now slashing .229/.313/.400 with three homers, nine RBI and 15 runs scored through 70 at-bats this season.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turning around Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 10-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact Hernandez popped his third home run of the season in the sixth inning and extended his hitting streak to six games. He slumped to start the season, going 3-for-36 over his first 11 games, but has turned it around since. He's hit safely in seven of the last eight, going 10-for-29 (.345) with four extra-base hits, five RBI and eight runs scored. His hot bat moved Hernandez up in the order to the five-hole.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slump continues Hernandez went 0-for-5 in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Hernandez is one of several members of the Adam Duvall-less Red Sox slumping. He's mired in an 0-for-27 stretch and is batting .083 through 11 games. He has more errors at shortstop (five) than hits (three).

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will see time in center Hernandez is expected to receive playing time in center field with Adam Duvall (wrist) on the 10-day injured list, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Hernandez won't be the only option for Boston in center while Duvall recovers, as the Red Sox will also have Rob Refsnyder see time in the middle of the outfield. Jarren Duran also has a chance to be an option starting next week, but won't be called up while the Red Sox face a plethora of left-handers. When Hernandez is in center it's likely Yu Chang, Bobby Dalbec and Christian Arroyo will platoon at the shortstop position.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Hernandez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact After going hitless with four strikeouts in eight at-bats over the first two games of the series, Hernandez will get his first day off of the season. Yu Chang will cover shortstop in Hernandez's stead.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall has 3 hits, go-ahead single, Red Sox beat Orioles 9-5

Adam Duvall had three more hits, including two doubles and a two-run single to break a fifth-inning tie as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smacks homer in comeback win Hernandez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles.

Impact Hernandez's first home run of the season was one of four on the day for Boston and helped cut the Red Sox's deficit to two runs in an eventual come-from-behind, walk-off victory. The shortstop hit out of the No. 9 spot against right-handed pitching in the Red Sox's first two contests, but manager Alex Cora previously teased the idea of Hernandez serving as the team's leadoff hitter versus left-handed pitching. However, with southpaw Cole Irvin taking the hill for Baltimore on Sunday, Hernandez will climb just one spot in the batting order to No. 8.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Hernandez (wrist) will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Hernandez was removed from Sunday's loss to the Twins after suffering a right wrist contusion when he was hit by a pitch, but his re-entry into the lineup a day later confirms that his early exit was precautionary. With Trevor Story (elbow) likely to miss the first half of the season, Hernandez is expected to serve as Boston's everyday shortstop to begin the campaign, so he should quickly gain eligibility at the position in all fantasy leagues after making only four starts at shortstop in 2022.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Monday Hernandez (wrist) is expected to play in Monday's exhibition versus Atlanta after exiting Sunday's Grapefruit League loss to the Twins, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe report...

Impact Hernandez was diagnosed with a right wrist contusion after being pulled from Sunday's contest shortly after being hit by a pitch. He was initially able to stay in the game to run the bases and play defense, but the Red Sox removed him from the contest once his next turn in the batting order came up. Hernandez's early exit looks to have been mostly precautionary, and so long as he doesn't experiencing any major swelling on his wrist overnight, he looks like he won't be in danger of being sidelined for Opening Day.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP Hernandez was removed from Sunday's spring game with a right wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 31-year-old initially remained in the contest following the hit-by-pitch, but he was pulled before making his next plate appearance. Hernandez could be headed for X-rays, and his status for Opening Day is now in question.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will get looks at leadoff vs. LHP Hernandez and Christian Arroyo will be used in the leadoff spot against left-handed pitching this season, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com on Friday.

Impact Alex Verdugo and Triston Casas are Cora's top two picks for the leadoff spot against righties. Hernandez batted leadoff for Cora for most of the first two months of last season before being used mostly toward the bottom of the order down the stretch after returning from a hip injury.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Díaz hurts knee as Puerto Rico tops Dominicans in WBC

New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee while celebrating a win that sent Puerto Rico into the next round of the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Domin...

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: Dominican Republic favorite to win it all

With a key player opting out for Team USA, the Dominican Republic is the new WBC pretournament betting favorite at FOX Bet.

MARCH 2, 2023

Could be active on bases Red Sox manager Alex Cora cited Hernandez and Alex Verdugo as players he'd like to see steal more bags in 2023, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Cora lamented the state of baserunning in baseball, saying the art is "at its worst" for a variety of reasons, but he would like his club to take advantage of the bigger bases, which will create a four-and-half inch reduction in the distance between first and second base and between second and third base. Hernandez attempted two steals (caught both times) last season but also missed a lot of time with a hip injury. The most he's stolen is four bags in 2019. The manager plans to emphasize the finer points of baserunning techniques during spring training.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the best 23 shortstops of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best shortstops? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Could be starting shortstop Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters on Friday that Hernandez has a chance to be the starting shortstop for the Red Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hernandez will be playing in the infield after spending the majority of the 2022 season in center field. The versatile 31-year-old has played 100 games in his career at shortstop with 258 at second base. Hernandez should get plenty of playing time whether if he's the everyday option at short or not, but there's not going to be much fantasy relevance in his bat no matter where he's playing.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AP Source: Red Sox agree to terms with ex-Braves OF Duvall

A baseball official tells The Associated Press that the Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with outfielder Adam Duvall on a contract that will pay him at least $7 million for 2023

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Preparing for middle-infield role Hernandez is expected to move into a full-time role in the middle infield to begin the 2023 season with Trevor Story (elbow) expected to miss a significant chunk of the campaign, C...

Impact Hernandez handled a utility role for most of his first seven years in the majors, but he's primarily manned center field since joining Boston ahead of the 2021 season. The Red Sox had earmarked Story for shortstop following Xander Bogaerts' offseason move to San Diego, but those plans are on hold after Story underwent surgery on his throwing elbow and is now set to miss a sizable portion of the upcoming season. With Boston signing Adam Duvall to a one-year deal Wednesday and set to install him as their everyday center fielder, Hernandez will turn his focus to the infield, where he could play regularly at either second base or shortstop. According to Cotillo, Boston is still expected to bring aboard another middle infielder this offseason, but any new arrival is more likely to affect the playing-time outlook of Christian Arroyo rather than Hernandez. Since he didn't play more than 11 games at any spot besides center field in 2022, Hernandez won't carry multi-position eligibility in most fantasy leagues entering 2023, but it shouldn't take long for him to gain eligibility at whichever middle-infield spot he ultimately settles.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Hernandez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Hernandez started the past 21 games and will head to the bench after he posted a .227/.310/.280 slash line during that stretch. Jarren Duran, who was promoted from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, is starting in center field and batting leadoff.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moved down order Hernandez batted eighth and went 1-for-5 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 13-9 win over Baltimore.

Impact Hernandez had returned to the top of the order for Monday's game when Tommy Pham was given the day off, and he had a couple of hits and three RBI. Pham returned to the lineup Tuesday and was back in the leadoff spot, sending Hernandez down to the lower third of the batting order. It's been a rough season for Hernandez, who missed the bulk of the summer with a hip injury. His batting average hovered around the .200 mark for most of the season before a recent push since Aug. 26 (25-for-94, .266) raised it to .225. Despite the down season, the Red Sox inked him for 2023, and Hernandez is expected back as the team's center fielder next year.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in three in loss Hernandez went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in Monday's 14-8 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Hernandez was back in a familiar spot, leading off for Boston as Tommy Pham was given the day off. He's been filling in regularly for second baseman Trevor Story, whose heel injury was expected to keep him out only a few days but eventually landed him on the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox look to break 6-game slide, take on the Orioles

The Boston Red Sox look to break a six-game skid when they take on the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devers leads Red Sox against the Reds after 4-hit outing

The Boston Red Sox play the Cincinnati Reds after Rafael Devers had four hits on Sunday in a 13-3 win over the Royals

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores four runs Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a double, four runs scored, one RBI and two walks in Sunday's 13-3 win over the Royals.

Impact Hernandez scored a run in each of the second, third, sixth and eighth innings, marking the first time this season he's crossed home more than twice in one game. He's collected multiple hits in four of his last nine games, but he went 0-for-15 in the other five. The 31-year-old is now slashing .227/.294/.356 with 43 runs scored and 28 extra-base hits through 78 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE