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Athletics Add Reliever Nick Hernandez on Minor-League Deal

The 31-year-old, coming off a 2.12 ERA at Triple A, will vie for a role in Oakland’s unsettled bullpen.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the A’s reached agreement with Hernandez on a minor-league contract, with Ari Alexander first noting the move.
  • Reports indicate the pact is a minor-league deal expected to include a spring-training invitation.
  • Hernandez dominated Triple A in 2025 with a 2.12 ERA and a 33.7% strikeout rate over 46 2/3 innings.
  • In limited MLB action across 2023–25, he logged a 7.06 ERA in about 22 innings with home-run trouble and control issues.
  • The signing continues Oakland’s low-cost bullpen buildup that has included Mark Leiter Jr. on a major-league deal and several non-roster additions.