Félix Hernández Fantasy Stats

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Felix Hernandez (elbow) reportedly opted out of his minor league deal on Monday, per Joe Trezza of MLB.com. The 34-year-old had hoped to continue his push towards the Hall of Fame with the O's in 2021, but ended up posting a 7.94 ERA this spring and has been dealing with right elbow soreness since the middle of March. King Felix would become a free agent should the reports be confirmed. It would have been a nice story to see Hernandez continue to pitch in the big leagues, and there may still be hope for him in 2021, but he can now be ignored from a fantasy perspective.

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Felix Hernandez (elbow) is slated to work a side session Wednesday in hopes of avoiding an injured list stint. Hernandez left his most recent Grapefruit League start due to tightness in his elbow, but Baltimore has downplayed the severity of the issue. So far this spring, Hernandez has allowed six runs (five earned) across 5 2/3 frames, striking out five batters in that stretch. If healthy, Hernandez would figure to nab one of the Orioles' five starting gigs as their rotation undergoes an overhaul. Check back for an update on the former Cy Young Award winner's status.

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Felix Hernandez (elbow) was removed from his Grapefruit League start Tuesday early due to tightness in his pitching elbow. Manager Brandon Hyde described the move as precautionary, not wanting to extend Hernandez during a spring exhibition. Barring injury, Hernandez is expected to fill one of Baltimore's five rotation slots to begin the year. Across three starts this spring, Hernandez has yielded six runs (five earned) in 5 2/3 IP, amassing five strikeouts. After not pitching in the big leagues last year, Hernandez is something of a roll-of-the-dice fantasy cog to begin 2021, having posted a 6.40 ERA in 15 starts with Seattle back in 2019. Any kind of significant elbow issue would signal the death knell of Hernandez's early-season fantasy appeal.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Felix Hernandez left his start early on Tuesday with what was described as elbow discomfort, The Athletic's Dan Connolly reports. Connolly adds that manager Brandon Hyde described the move as precautionary, and that he will be reevaluated on Wednesday. Hernandez had looked sharp in the one inning he pitched, retiring the side in order while striking out two. However, his other two outings this spring have been rough, as he has allowed six runs five earned over 5 2/3 innings in three appearances. Assuming tests come back negative and Hernandez is cleared to return, he can have some value in deep, AL-only formats as a potential streaming option, but in most other formats managers can safely ignore him for now.

Baltimore Orioles veteran starter Felix Hernandez had an uninspiring start to his spring. The former Mariners legend allowed two runs in two innings and issued two free passes. Most concerning, his fastball sat in the mid-80s. Still just 34-years-old, Hernandez last pitched in the major leagues in 2019 when he posted a 6.40 ERA and allowed 85 hits in just 71.2 innings. His fastball at that time was averaging 89.6 mph. In camp on a non-roster invitation, the Orioles will hope that Hernandez can rediscover his fastball over the next few weeks to add some veteran stability to a young starting rotation.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Felix Hernandez said Thursday that his motivation to continue pitching is to reach the Hall of Fame, per MLB.com's Joe Trezza. King Felix, now 34 years old, put forth stellar numbers over his first 12 seasons with the Mariners. However, things started declining for him in 2017 and Hernandez has not pitched since 2019. Given the many question marks in the O's starting rotation, Hernandez should have plenty of opportunities to start this season. While he said that he feels "really, really good" and is ready to pitch with his new team, he cannot be trusted from a fantasy perspective at this time. However, given how strong of a pitcher he once was, it can't hurt for fantasy players to keep an eye on him this Spring Training.

The Baltimore Orioles are signing free-agent right-hander Felix Hernandez to a minor league deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The King will make $1 million if he makes the major league roster out of spring training. The 34-year-old former Mariners legend was looking excellent in spring training last year with the Braves before he opted out of the 2020 campaign due to COVID-19. The former Cy Young winner had a rough 6.40 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 15 starts for Seattle in his last full season in 2019 and was relegated to a relief role towards the end of the season as a result. Hernandez might have a chance to win a rotation spot if he pitches well in camp, but he'd only be a moderately intriguing low-cost arm in AL-only leagues if that were to happen. Pitching at hitter-friendly Camden Yards in the tough American League East won't help his cause, either.

Atlanta Braves starter Felix Hernandez went five innings, allowing one run on six hits during Monday's 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He struck out six batters while walking two. The former Cy Young Award winner is trying to resurrect his career with the Braves, and so far through four Spring Training appearances, the returns are looking good. Hernandez has posted a 1.98 ERA across 13 2/3 innings to go along with a 14/5 K/BB rate. The 33-year-old has practically guaranteed himself a spot in the Braves' rotation to start the season. At his current NFBC ADP of 734, he is a viable sleeper option to grab in the final rounds of a draft.

Atlanta Braves starter Felix Hernandez tossed two scoreless innings without allowing a hit during Saturday's Grapefruit League win over the Baltimore Orioles. He walked one batter while striking out two. The 33-year-old is currently fighting for the last spot in the Braves starting rotation, and appearances like this will help his case. Nevertheless, Hernandez compiled a 15-27 record to go along with a 5.42 ERA over the past three seasons, so it will take a bit more for him to earn the trust of fantasy owners. If the former Cy Young winner does get a spot in the rotation, he is a valid option in deeper mixed leagues and NL-only formats.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Felix Hernandez has a chance to win a rotation spot with his new team with Cole Hamels (shoulder) expected to miss at least half of April. Hernandez has slimmed down and is confident that he's healthy enough to win a rotation spot in Atlanta. The six-time All-Star and former Cy Young winner has a 5.42 ERA in only 59 starts over the last three seasons, however, and most fantasy owners have likely already written him off. King Felix will be competing with Sean Newcomb, Kyle Wright, Bryse Wilson and Touki Toussaint for the final two rotation spots. If he wins a spot to begin the year, Hernandez could be worth a late-round flier in deep mixed and NL-only leagues.