Elieser Hernandez Fantasy

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly confirmed on Friday that starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez is being moved to the bullpen for the time being. Hernandez is 1-3 in five starts (two relief outings) this year with a 4.25 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, eight walks and 34 strikeouts in his 29 2/3 innings. There just wasn't enough room in the rotation for the 24-year-old with Caleb Smith back for the start of the second half. Hernandez could easily be back in the rotation at some point in the second half and has upside as a matchup-based streamer in deeper leagues if he gets another chance.

over 9 months ago

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez threw just over four innings during the loss to the Nationals on Independence Day. The 24-year-old gave up three runs, which included a homer from both catcher Kurt Suzuki in the second and third baseman Anthony Rendon in the fourth, to go along with five hits on the day. Though he struck out six, it wasn't enough as he ended up in the loss column for the third time on the year. With the All-Star break approaching and pitcher Caleb Smith(hip) projected to return on Saturday, Hernandez may find himself heading back down to the minors, leaving him with little fantasy value at the moment.

over 9 months ago

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez will make the start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Lefty Caleb Smith (hip) is sidelined, so Hernandez will make the fill-in start here. Hernandez posted a 1.12 ERA and 69/14 K/BB line in the minors this season. He could be a cheap DFS option for Tuesday, but it's risky if he's not on point the Cardinals offense will quickly capitalize.

over a year ago