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Roberto Hernandez | Starting Pitcher

Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Age / DOB:  (32) / 8/30/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Roberto Hernandez held the Red Sox to three runs over seven innings in Tuesday’s 8-3 victory.
Hernandez struck out seven while yielding seven hits and walking a pair. Rays manager Joe Maddon decided to send him out for the eighth inning even though he’d already thrown 113 pitches, but Hernandez was then removed after hitting a batter and seeing another one reach on an error. Predictably, the sinkerballer has been inconsistent this season, posting a 4.91 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. He’ll get the Royals at home next. Jun 11 - 10:34 PM

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Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez allowed only an unearned run in 8 2/3 innings of the Rays' 3-1 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday.

There's no question Hernandez had it working, but the Marlins continue to be star-makers for opposing pitchers as well. Marlins hitters could muster just three hits against the right-hander, with the only run allowed coming on an error on the second Marlins batter of the game. The win moved Hernandez to 3-5 on the year. His next start will come Tuesday against the Tigers.
May 29 - 9:44 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Friday that despite his recent struggles, he didn't anticipate any discussion about dropping Roberto Hernandez from the rotation.

After Friday's disaster, Hernandez owns a horrifying 5.73 ERA and 1.37 WHIP on the season. With Chris Archer pitching well at Triple-A, and Jake Odorizzi already in the rotation, if Hernandez continues to struggle he could get booted from the rotation once David Price is able to return. He shouldn't be trusted in any fantasy format at this point.
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
May 24 - 11:30 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez was touched up for five runs over four innings Friday in a loss to the Yankees.

Hernandez completed six innings in six out of his first seven starts, but he was pulled after two innings last time out and had another early exit Friday night. He gave up six hits (including a two-run homer to Brett Gardner) and three walks in the loss and has now allowed eight long balls over his last five starts. With an ugly 5.73 ERA on the year, he shouldn't be trusted in most fantasy leagues.
May 24 - 10:21 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez allowed just one run over six innings but took a no-decision as the Blue Jays beat the Rays on Tuesday.

The right-hander has been up and down this year, but Tuesday was a step in the right direction. He allowed just an Adam Lind solo home run in the second inning before shutting down the Jays bats the next four innings. He deserved better than a no-decision, but the bullpen let him down. His record stands at 1-4. He'll search for his second win of the year against the Padres on Sunday.
May 7 - 11:49 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez was tagged for five runs in six innings Friday in a loss to the White Sox.

A disappointing follow-up to his impressive outing on Sunday, Hernandez allowed eight hits, including three home runs. He gave up just two home runs over his first four starts combined. While his ERA jumped up to 5.28 with the loss, he struck out five and walked none and now has a 30/10 K/BB ratio in 30 2/3 innings. We wouldn't run him out there outside of AL-only leagues, though.
Apr 26 - 11:10 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez limited the A's to one earned run over six innings Sunday in an 8-1 Rays win.

It was his first victory since dropping the name "Fausto Carmona." He allowed three walks but yielded only three hits and struck out seven Oakland batters. Hernandez will carry a 1-3 record, 4.74 ERA and 1.30 WHIP into his next scheduled outing against the White Sox.
Apr 21 - 4:53 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez allowed five runs -- three earned -- in 5 1/3 innings as the Rays lost to the Orioles on Tuesday.

It was actually a mildly positive start for the right-hander, as he struck out seven Orioles. Still, he's now got a 5.79 ERA in three starts and offers very little in terms of fantasy value. He's also blocking some players who could, which makes it a double whammy of sorts. Hernandez will look for his first victory of the season against the A's on Sunday.
Apr 16 - 11:04 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez allowed five runs -- four earned -- in 6 2/3 innings in the Rays' loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

The start was reminiscent of his first start, which was also a loss. He's at least giving the Rays innings, which is nice for practical purposes but doesn't do much for fantasy teams. He'll look for his first win of the year Monday against the Red Sox.
Apr 9 - 10:59 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez was OK in his debut with the Rays Thursday, yielding four runs on six hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings in a loss to the Orioles.

Chris Davis dealt the two big blow, knocking a two-run homer in the second and a two-RBI double in the sixth. He did strike out seven on the day in what was a solid performance. Hernandez will have to pitch well in order to keep Jeff Niemann in the bullpen. His next outing will come versus the Rangers.
Apr 4 - 7:02 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez has been named the Rays' No. 5 starter over Jeff Niemann.

Niemann out-pitched Hernandez this spring, posting a 2.92 ERA and 1.10 WHIP to Hernandez's 5.33 and 1.22 marks, respectively, but the Rays have decided to go with the sinkerballer. Hernandez hasn't done much since 2010, and, of course, was limited to three starts last season while going through his identity fiasco. The Rays have a way of bringing out the best in pitchers often, but our hopes aren't too high.
Related: Jeff Niemann
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Mar 29 - 9:30 AM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez was torched for nine runs in six innings by the Phillies on Tuesday.

Just when it looked like he had built a big lead in the fifth starter competition in Tampa Bay, Hernandez gave at least some of it back. That said, the outing probably wasn't as bad as it sounds; the sinkerballer didn't have a single regular playing behind him today. Hernandez walked just one batter, and he got 14 outs on the ground. As long as he can stay away from the walks, Hernandez will likely have more good outings than bad.
Mar 26 - 4:25 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez limited the Blue Jays to a run and three hits over six innings in a no-decision Thursday.

Colby Rasmus' fifth-inning homer proved to be the only damage. Hernandez got 11 outs on the ground, as well as a couple of strikeouts. He didn't walk anyone. He's showed the Rays exactly what they were looking for when they signed him. Now the team just has to decide how it's going to sort things out between him and Jeff Niemann.
Mar 21 - 4:15 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez allowed three runs -- two earned -- in five innings Saturday in his start versus the Red Sox.

Hernandez struck out five and got six outs on the ground, so he wasn't too bad. That said, he was facing a Red Sox lineup that didn't include one likely regular. Hernandez is battling Jeff Niemann for the fifth spot in Tampa Bay's rotation. The loser could end up in the pen, but it'd be no surprise to see Niemann get traded.
Mar 16 - 5:07 PM
Roberto Hernandez - S - Rays

Roberto Hernandez allowed three runs -- two earned -- over four innings Monday night against the Twins.

It was the first shaky outing of the spring for the pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona, but he remains firmly in the running for the final spot in the Rays' starting rotation. The 32-year-old right-hander must out-duel Jeff Niemann down the stretch this spring.
Mar 11 - 10:27 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jose Molina
2Jose Lobaton
1B1James Loney
2B1Kelly Johnson
2Sean Rodriguez
SS1Yunel Escobar
3B1Evan Longoria
LF1Matt Joyce
2Sam Fuld
CF1Desmond Jennings
RF1Ben Zobrist
2Wil Myers
DH1Luke Scott
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1David Price
2Jeremy Hellickson
3Matt Moore
4Alex Cobb
5Roberto Hernandez
6Chris Archer
7Jake Odorizzi
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Fernando Rodney
2Joel Peralta
3Kyle Farnsworth
4Jake McGee
5Cesar Ramos
6Jamey Wright
7Brandon Gomes
8Alex Torres
9Josh Lueke
10Juan Carlos Oviedo
11Jeff Niemann