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Felix Hernandez | Starting Pitcher

Team: Seattle Mariners
Age / DOB:  (27) / 4/8/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 225
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Felix Hernandez had a very uneven performance Saturday, striking out nine but allowing five runs over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rangers.
When King Felix's stuff wavered, the powerful Rangers lineup capitalized, collecting nine hits and a home run. The Mariners' ace didn't have the best last few weeks. A back injury forced him out of a start against the Yankees on May 14 and he's surrendered 11 runs -- 10 earned -- in his next two outings. While one wonders if he's still dealing with some back tightness, fantasy owners aren't advised to remove him from starting lineups. May 26 - 2:05 AM

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Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez wasn't sharp Sunday, allowing six runs -- five earned -- over just five innings in a loss to the Indians.

King Felix recorded eight strikeouts, but he allowed eight hits and walked a pair. The Mariners' ace left his last outing with a back issue, so it's possible it was an issue for him again today. As long as he's healthy, Hernandez is obviously a good bet to bounce back against the Rangers his next time out.
May 19 - 3:56 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Felix Hernandez is "feeling good" a day after leaving his start against the Yankees early after tweaking his back

Hernandez tweaked his back while fielding a ground ball and turning and throwing to second base in the sixth. He would have come out for the seventh if not for the minor ailment. It's not expected to affect his next start, though. "He's good," Wedge said. "He said it was pretty sore this morning, but he feels good, and [trainer Rick Griffin] felt he got him in a good place after the game last night. He's feeling good today, so we should be fine."
Source: Mariners.mlb.com
May 15 - 7:58 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez struck out eight while tossing six innings of one-run ball but suffered a no-decision in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.

King Felix gave up just five hits and walked a pair. He had thrown 97 pitches and probably would have continued in the seventh inning if not for a minor back injury that he suffered in the sixth. It might have cost the M's a win, as the Yanks plated the tying and go-ahead runs in the seventh. Hernandez, who owns a 1.53 ERA and 0.93 WHIP, said after the game that his back is fine. He'll face the Indians Sunday.
May 14 - 10:51 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez will make his next start Tuesday against the Yankees.

The Mariners had an off-day on Thursday and another one on Monday, so King Felix will move up in the rotation. Hisashi Iwakuma will start Wednesday while Aaron Harang will toe the rubber on Thursday.
Related: Aaron Harang, Hisashi Iwakuma
Source: Greg Johns on Twitter
May 10 - 4:30 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez pitched eight innings of one-run ball to defeat the Pirates on Wednesday.

Tom Wilhelmsen finished the 2-1 game with a scoreless ninth. Hernandez, who moved to 5-2 with a 1.53 ERA, was at just 97 pitches through eight, so it was a little surprising the Mariners didn't leave him in. It makes four times this year in which he's pitched exactly eight innings. He's yet to work into the ninth.
May 8 - 4:30 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez dominated the Blue Jays for eight shutout frames in a 4-0 win on Friday.

King Felix was absolutely dealing, as he held the Jays to just five hits (four of them singles) and no walks while striking out seven batters. He has allowed just two earned runs over his last four starts and now owns a brilliant 1.60 ERA and 51/7 K/BB ratio on the year. Hernandez currently lines up to face the Athletics next week at home.
May 3 - 9:47 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez pitched eight innings and allowed two runs -- one earned -- in beating the Angels on Saturday.

Chris Iannetta homered for the lone earned run. The other followed an error from catcher Jesus Montero. Hernandez was done after 95 pitches tonight. We wonder if he might not have gone the distance if not for his recent back stiffness.
Apr 28 - 12:47 AM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez is nursing some minor back stiffness.

It didn't show during Monday's six shutout innings, though it could partly explain why he was pulled from the game relatively early. Unless the injury gets worse over the next few days, King Felix will be fine for his next outing.
Source: Shannon Drayer on Twitter
Apr 22 - 11:40 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez secured his 100th career victory Monday by tossing six shutout frames in a 7-1 win over the Astros.

King Felix scattered five hits and a walk while notching nine strikeouts. He was pulled after six innings and 93 pitches due to some minor back stiffness, though he likely would have continued if the game was closer. Hernandez's velocity has bounced back nicely in his recent outings and he now holds an excellent 1.82 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 37/6 K/BB ratio through his first five starts. He'll try to keep it going against the Angels this weekend.
Apr 22 - 11:33 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez was denied a win after allowing just an unearned run over eight innings and striking out 12 against the Tigers on Wednesday.

Max Scherzer was just as effective, so the game was tied when Hernandez left. Hernandez came up one shy of matching his career high for strikeouts of 13. It's his ninth start with at least 12 strikeouts.
Apr 18 - 2:48 AM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez was handed his second straight loss Thursday after he yielded four runs (three earned) in 6 2/3 innings against the Rangers.

King Felix gave up 10 hits, which is more than his first two starts combined. While his diminished velocity has been a concern for some, it was up a tick on Thursday night. He struck out five and walked two in the loss. Hernandez will make his third attempt at career win No. 100 next week against the Tigers.
Apr 12 - 2:06 AM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez surrendered four earned runs over 6 1/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the White Sox.

Hernandez gave up six hits and issued two walks while only striking out three. He was spectacular in his 2013 debut earlier this week against the A's and will look to bounce back next week against a tough Rangers team.
Apr 6 - 4:44 PM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez's 2013 season got off to a good start Monday, as he blanked the Athletics while striking out eight over 7 2/3 innings in the 2-0 win.

King Felix permitted just three hits and walked one while throwing 109 pitches. Hernandez went through a mini-scare at the beginning of spring training when it was revealed that he had a minor elbow issue, but he looked great in spring training and it carried over to Opening Day. He'll be a fantasy ace again in 2013.
Apr 2 - 1:06 AM
Felix Hernandez - S - Mariners

Felix Hernandez was in dominant form against the Padres on Friday, racking up nine strikeouts while allowing just two hits over six scoreless innings of work.

Hernandez fanned six in a row in the third and fourth innings. He’s been virtually untouchable this spring, compiling a 1.64 ERA and 14/1 K/BB ratio over 11 innings of work. It’s safe to say that the offseason elbow concerns haven’t hindered his ability, and he can safely be drafted as an ace in all fantasy formats.
Mar 23 - 1:06 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kelly Shoppach
2Jesus Sucre
1B1Justin Smoak
2B1Dustin Ackley
SS1Brendan Ryan
2Carlos Triunfel
3B1Kyle Seager
LF1Michael Morse
2Raul Ibanez
CF1Franklin Gutierrez
2Endy Chavez
RF1Michael Saunders
2Jason Bay
DH1Kendrys Morales
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Felix Hernandez
2Hisashi Iwakuma
3Joe Saunders
4Brandon Maurer
5Aaron Harang
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Tom Wilhelmsen
2Stephen Pryor
3Carter Capps
4Oliver Perez
5Charlie Furbush
6Josh Kinney
7Lucas Luetge
8Yoervis Medina
9Danny Farquhar