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Ramon Hernandez | Catcher

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (37) / 5/20/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 222
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Dodgers designated C Ramon Hernandez for assignment.
The Dodgers have chosen to keep Tim Federowicz around as A.J. Ellis' backup instead. Hernandez has batted only .208/.291/.438 with three homers this season but shouldn't have trouble catching on elsewhere. Jun 14 - 3:51 PM

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Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Ramon Hernandez homered, doubled and walked against the Angels on Thursday.

The Dodgers called up Tim Federowicz before the game, freeing up Hernandez for DH duties. That aspect of it worked out. What didn't work was Don Mattingly's decision to hit Federowicz ahead of Hernandez; he went 0-for-4.
May 31 - 12:57 AM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Making his first appearance in 15 days, Ramon Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a homer and two walks on Wednesday.

Manager Don Mattingly made it obvious he prefers Tim Federowicz to Hernandez as A.J. Ellis' backup, but with Federowicz back in Triple-A, he had no choice but to give Hernandez just his second start in May and sixth of the season. Hernandez came through in a big way, but we'll see if that makes any difference to Mattingly.
May 22 - 4:46 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Dodgers acquired C Ramon Hernandez from the Rockies for RHP Aaron Harang and cash considerations.

Hernandez was designated for assignment last week after he failed to make the Rockies' Opening Day roster. The 36-year-old should provide catching depth for the Dodgers behind A.J. Ellis. Hernandez is due $3.2 million this season and will become a free agent in 2014.
Apr 6 - 3:50 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies have traded catcher Ramon Hernandez to the Dodgers.

The Rockies are just looking to dump salary and won't be getting anything significant in return. Hernandez was designated for assignment last month after he lost out to Yorvit Torrealba for a spot on the Opening Day roster. He should be an upgrade over Tim Federowicz as the Dodgers' backup catcher.
Related: Dodgers
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
Apr 6 - 2:36 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Rockies designated C Ramon Hernandez for assignment.

He lost out to Yorvit Torrealba for the right to back up Wilin Rosario. The Rockies will try to trade Hernandez and shouldn't have much trouble finding a taker as long as they are willing to eat most of his salary. He's still very capable of being someone's backup.
Mar 28 - 7:33 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal writes that the Rockies could release Ramon Hernandez if they are unable to find a trade partner.

The Rockies are expected to carry Yorvit Torrealba as a backup to Wilin Rosario, so there figures to be a resolution this week. The 36-year-old is due $3.2 million this season, so it may be tough to attract much interest unless they cover a portion of the contract. He wouldn't have any trouble finding a home if he hit free agency, though.
Related: Yorvit Torrealba
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Mar 26 - 10:52 AM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Angels, Pirates, Rays and Phillies are interested in Ramon Hernandez.

The Rockies would surely love to get out from under Hernandez's $3.2 million salary since they have other options to back up Wilin Rosario in Yorvit Torrealba and Jordan Pacheco. The Rays and Phillies would probably be the best spots for Hernandez in terms of potential playing time, as Tampa is slated to use Jose Molina as its regular catcher and Philly could use him as a fill-in while Carlos Ruiz serves his suspension.
Related: Angels, Phillies, Pirates, Rays
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Mar 17 - 10:34 AM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal mentions Ramon Hernandez as a candidate to be traded by the Rockies before the start of the season.

The Rockies desperately need to upgrade their starting pitching, and a source tells Rosenthal that they're looking to add a back-of-the-rotation starter before Opening Day. Hernandez is due $3.2 million this season and is expendable as a backup to Wilin Rosario. The Rockies could also consider trading catcher/infielder Jordan Pacheco, and have quality depth in Yorvit Torrealba, who was signed to a minor league deal last month.
Source: FOXSports.com
Feb 20 - 2:40 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Ramon Hernandez lost 20 pounds over the winter.

Hernandez required surgery last September to repair a ruptured left hamstring tendon and has dropped some weight to ease the burden on his legs. The 36-year-old is expected to function as a backup to Wilin Rosario this season, so he's unlikely to be relevant outside of NL-only leagues.
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
Feb 13 - 2:44 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Ramon Hernandez (hamstring) will play for his native Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Hernandez is coming back from September surgery to repair a ruptured left hamstring tendon, but the recovery has obviously gone well enough that he feels comfortable playing in the WBC. The Rockies on Thursday added some insurance behind Hernandez and Wilin Rosario when they signed Yorvit Torrealba.
Source: Denver Post
Jan 25 - 9:34 AM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Ramon Hernandez (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday.

Hernandez ruptured his left hamstring tendon earlier this week, and is out for the remainder of the year. Considering the severity of the injury, he could struggle to be medically cleared in time for spring training.
Source: Rockies.mlb.com
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 03:55:00 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Ramon Hernandez ruptured his left distal hamstring tendon Monday and is done for the rest of the season.

An MRI taken Wednesday revealed the injury. Hernandez is scheduled to undergo surgery next week and may struggle to get back to 100 percent health by the start of spring training next February. The 36-year-old is under contract with the Rockies in 2013 at a $3.2 million rate. He'll again be an expensive backup to Wilin Rosario.
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 09:03:00 AM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Ramon Hernandez underwent another MRI on his left hamstring Wednesday.

Evidently the Rockies didn't get a good enough look from the first one. The results of the exam are not yet known, but the team has previously expressed concern that Hernandez's season could be over. The Rox will go with Wilin Rosario on an everyday basis behind the plate, with Jordan Pacheco backing up.
Source: Colorado Rockies on Twitter
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 07:15:00 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Dodgers

Ramon Hernandez underwent an MRI on his left hamstring Tuesday.

The results are not yet known, but the Rockies fear that his season could be over. Wilin Rosario will be the everyday catcher, with Jordan Pacheco handling backup duties.
Source: Denver Post
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 07:11:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2B1Mark Ellis
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Nick Punto
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Scott Van Slyke
3Jerry Hairston Jr.
CF1Matt Kemp
2Andre Ethier
3Skip Schumaker
RF1Yasiel Puig
2Alex Castellanos
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kenley Jansen
2Brandon League
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Peter Moylan
10Chris Withrow