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Guardians Bring Back Carlos Hernández on Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

The high-velocity right-hander returns to compete for bullpen depth after a year spent across three teams.

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Apr 17, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) looks toward the crowd before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Cleveland announced a minor-league contract for Hernández that includes an invitation to Major League spring training.
  • In 2025 he logged 43.2 innings with a 6.23 ERA for the Phillies, Tigers and Guardians, and posted a 3.86 ERA over five outings (seven innings) with Cleveland.
  • He is not on the 40-man roster; if he earns a spot he would be out of options but could be retained beyond 2026 through arbitration.
  • Hernández features an upper-90s fastball plus a splitter, slider and knuckle curve, with career results that include a 5.14 ERA and elevated walk rate.
  • After moving on multiple waiver claims in 2025 and finishing in Triple-A Columbus before electing free agency, he now returns as a low-risk depth play for a club noted for pitcher development.