Elieser Hernandez

Elieser Hernandez

28-Year-Old PitcherSP
New York Mets
60-Day IL
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 6/14/2023
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hernandez spent the first two months in the Marlins rotation. He was sporting a 6.75 ERA and 1.44 WHIP when he was demoted to Triple-A Jacksonville in early June. Hernandez was recalled in early July to pitch as a reliever. He had another stint with the Jumbo Shrimp in August but finished the campaign in the Marlins bullpen. Homers have always been an issue for the righty, but last season was extreme with 19 surrendered in only 62.1 frames. Combined with fewer strikeouts and more walks and it's understandable why Hernandez finished with a 6.35 ERA, the eighth worst among hurlers collecting at least 50 innings. The Mets must still see something they like since they traded for Hernandez in the offseason to serve as a depth piece. Citi Field, like Marlins Stadium, is a good place to pitch, but Hernandez needs to show he can keep the ball in the yard before getting an invite to the fantasy party. Read Past Outlooks
RANKSFrom Preseason
#600
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$Signed a one-year, $1.33 million contract with the Marlins in March of 2022. Traded to the Mets in November of 2022.
Transferred to 60-day IL
PNew York Mets
Shoulder
May 10, 2023
Hernandez (shoulder) was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list by the Mets on Wednesday.
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The 28-year-old was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Michael Perez with Perez having his contract purchased from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Hernandez has missed the entirety of the 2023 season because of a right shoulder strain, and he isn't expected to be ready to return until the middle of the summer.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2021
 
 
-8%
BAA vs RHP
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-3%
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-13%
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2021vs Left .277 271 52 28 66 16 2 23
Since 2021vs Right .256 232 61 8 55 15 1 9
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Left .273 147 29 17 35 9 1 12
2022vs Right .264 131 31 5 32 9 1 7
2021vs Left .282 124 23 11 31 7 1 11
2021vs Right .245 101 30 3 23 6 0 2
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-3%
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-7%
ERA at Home
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-5%
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ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2021Home 5.43 1.41 68.0 4 5 0 8.7 3.4 2.4
Since 2021Away 5.28 1.33 46.0 0 4 0 9.2 2.0 2.7
2023Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Home 6.20 1.43 40.2 3 3 0 8.6 3.5 2.2
2022Away 6.65 1.43 21.2 0 3 0 8.7 2.5 3.7
2021Home 4.28 1.39 27.1 1 2 0 8.9 3.3 2.6
2021Away 4.07 1.23 24.1 0 1 0 9.6 1.5 1.8
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Hernandez may not not have the upside that others on the Miami staff do, but what he lacks in stuff he makes up for in command when he can stay healthy. Hernandez was progressing nicely in 2020 before injuries ended his season and the same thing happened last year with both a biceps injury as well as a severe quad strain limiting him to 51.2 innings. He has never been able to stay on the mound for any length of time, and one wonders if his future is in the bullpen given the massive splits in his history. Hernandez has a 20.8 K-BB% with a 1.09 WHIP against righties but a 9.4 K-BB% and a 1.50 WHIP against lefties for his career. The lack of an effective changeup is mostly to blame and he cannot turn a lineup over a third time without one. He was attempting to use his changeup more last year, doubling its usage from 2020 before his injury.
Considering Hernandez only started six games, averaging about 4.1 frames per outing, the best way to describe his numbers is "encouraging." Hernandez recorded a 32.1 K% and 4.7 BB%. The resulting 27.4 K-BB% would have been fourth best if he worked enough innings to qualify. The uptick in strikeout rate was supported by more swinging strikes. Hernandez's season was cut short by a sore right lat, although he's on target to be ready in the spring. He continued to struggle with homers, surrendering five for a bloated 1.75 HR/9. Considering Marlins Park is one of the best pitching venues in the league, it's no surprise Hernandez fared better at home. He's earmarked for a spot in the Miami rotation and thus is an ideal candidate to use as a streamer for home games, or maybe more if last year's improvements prove genuine.
Hernandez has pitched to a 5.11 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in nearly 150 innings at the major-league level. Last season saw some positive steps -- his 16.7 K-BB% should not be overlooked -- though the stuff that happened in between the strikeouts and walks is tough to overlook. He allowed 20 home runs in 82.1 innings of work, and lefties teed off on him to the tune of a .260/.341/.568 line last season. Nine of his 20 homers were hit by righties, but he held them to a .226/.296/.446 line overall. His flyball tendencies are better suited in Miami (4.26 ERA) than on the road (5.92 ERA). The issue with Hernandez is command of his pitches; when he misses, the batters do not. When he commands his stuff well, he can be successful. Right now home starts with righty-heavy lineups are his sweet spot.
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Goes on IL
PNew York Mets
Shoulder
March 30, 2023
The Mets placed Hernandez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
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Headed for IL
PNew York Mets
Shoulder
March 29, 2023
Hernandez is set to begin the season on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Likely headed to Syracuse
PNew York Mets
March 27, 2023
Hernandez is expected to begin the season at Triple-A Syracuse and remained stretched out as a starter, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.
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Staying stretched out
PNew York Mets
February 18, 2023
Hernandez will get stretched out as a starter during spring training but is expected to begin the regular season in the rotation with Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Traded to Mets
PNew York Mets
November 18, 2022
Hernandez and reliever Jeff Brigham were traded from the Marlins to the Mets in exchange for minor-league pitcher Franklin Sanchez on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
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