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02-08-2025
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Guardians add Carlos Hernández to roster and call up prospect C.J. Kayfus from Columbus
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians added right-hander Carlos Hernández to the roster and selected the contract of first baseman/outfielder C.J. Kayfus from Triple-A Columbus before Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. To make room for Hernández and Kayfus, left-hander Tim Herrin and outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez were optioned to Columbus. Kayfus — a third-round pick in by the Guardians in the 2003 MLB Draft — made his major-league debut Saturday, batting eighth and playing right field. The 23-year old Kayfus started the season in Double-A Akron before being promoted to Columbus, where he batted .283 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs. Hernández was claimed on waivers from Detroit on Thursday. He has split time this season between Philadelphia and Detroit. In 36 appearances, he is 1-0 with a 6.69 ERA. ___ AP MLB:
San Francisco Chronicle
02-08-2025
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Guardians add Carlos Hernández to roster and call up prospect C.J. Kayfus from Columbus
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians added right-hander Carlos Hernández to the roster and selected the contract of first baseman/outfielder C.J. Kayfus from Triple-A Columbus before Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. To make room for Hernández and Kayfus, left-hander Tim Herrin and outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez were optioned to Columbus. Kayfus — a third-round pick in by the Guardians in the 2003 MLB Draft — made his major-league debut Saturday, batting eighth and playing right field. The 23-year old Kayfus started the season in Double-A Akron before being promoted to Columbus, where he batted .283 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs. ___
Associated Press
02-08-2025
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Guardians add Carlos Hernández to roster and call up prospect C.J. Kayfus from Columbus
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians added right-hander Carlos Hernández to the roster and selected the contract of first baseman/outfielder C.J. Kayfus from Triple-A Columbus before Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. To make room for Hernández and Kayfus, left-hander Tim Herrin and outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez were optioned to Columbus. Kayfus — a third-round pick in by the Guardians in the 2003 MLB Draft — made his major-league debut Saturday, batting eighth and playing right field. The 23-year old Kayfus started the season in Double-A Akron before being promoted to Columbus, where he batted .283 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs. Hernández was claimed on waivers from Detroit on Thursday. He has split time this season between Philadelphia and Detroit. In 36 appearances, he is 1-0 with a 6.69 ERA. ___ AP MLB:
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18-06-2025
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Flamethrower Carlos Hernández joins Detroit Tigers' bullpen, meets with pitching coaches
Carlos Hernández was signing the final papers on his new home in Miami when he received a phone call informing him he would be joining the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers claimed Hernández — a right-handed reliever with a 4.98 ERA in his six-year MLB career — off waivers Monday, June 16, from the Philadelphia Phillies. The 28-year-old doesn't have any minor league options remaining, so he immediately joined the Tigers in the big leagues. Advertisement Hernández is the newest pitching project for the Tigers. "We're happy to get him," manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday, June 17, ahead of Hernández's first game on the active roster. "We'll take a shot at untapping a lot of what he does well. It's a power fastball. He's got pretty good secondary pitches. He's had a hard time maintaining consistency, which is what's made him available. But he's really intriguing with what he brings to the table." BEST NEWS: Tigers reliever Will Vest avoids injured list after 'scary' situation with finger Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Carlos Hernandez (35) reacts as he walks off the field after the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on April 11, 2025. Celebrate 125 seasons of the Tigers with our new book! In 2025, Hernández posted a 5.26 ERA with 13 walks and 23 strikeouts across 25⅔ innings in 25 relief appearances for the Phillies. Even worse, his 1.753 WHIP ranks 188th among 195 relievers with at least 20 innings this season. His 10.6% walk rate ranks in the 21st percentile, while his 18.7% strikeout rate ranks in the 27th percentile. Advertisement The Tigers are aware of the struggles. They also see potential. "We met with him and talked about a few adjustments that we'd like him to make to untap some more consistency, but the stuff plays," Hinch said of Hernández, who spent his first five seasons with the Kansas City Royals before the Phillies claimed him off waivers in March. "We're hoping we can lock him in the strike zone with a power fastball and a couple of secondary pitches to get some outs." Hernández averages 97.8 mph with his four-seam fastball, maxing out at 100.6 mph. His slider generates a 35.6% whiff rate. [ NEW TIGERS NEWSLETTER! Sign up for The Purr-fect Game, a weekly dose of Tigers news, numbers and analysis for Freep subscribers, here. ] Advertisement His splitter misses bats at a 46.4% clip. To improve, Hernández is determined to work closely with pitching coaches Chris Fetter, Robin Lund and Juan Nieves. He is willing to accept coaching — and make adjustments. "It's going to be key for me to keep working hard and staying in consistent communication with the coaches," Hernández said in Spanish, interpreted by a team employee. "I mean, they're here to help us, and they're here to push us to be our best, and they're here for a reason." THE NEWS: Tigers claim Carlos Hernández off waivers from Phillies to join MLB roster Hernández primarily pitched in lower-leverage situations out of the bullpen for the Royals and Phillies, following a failed opportunity as a starter at the beginning of his career. He has spent more time working in the sixth and seventh inning in recent years, at least compared to the eighth and ninth innings. Advertisement All four of his saves occurred in 2023 with the Royals. "You have to prepare yourself to perform the way everybody expects," Hernández said. "Who would say no to coming into the game in a clutch situation when there's a lot of adrenaline in a key moment for the game? Of course, you got to be prepared for that. I'm looking forward to that." Hernández hasn't developed into a high-leverage reliever, but he has the potential to do so. That's what he hopes to accomplish with the Tigers. "I just want to do my best and do everything I can to help this team keep winning," Hernández said. "I want to be a clutch or a key part of this team to help them win and keep inning. It's the best team in Major League Baseball. That's for a reason. I want to be a part of this." Alex Lange starts rehab assignment Right-handed reliever Alex Lange started his rehab assignment Tuesday with High-A West Michigan, completing one inning on 13 pitches. It was his first time pitching in a competitive game since June 14, 2024, in Triple-A Toledo — 368 days ago. Advertisement Since then, Lange has been injured. "He was super excited," Hinch said. "He came through here to get his stuff, and then he hopped in a car and drove over (to West Michigan). He's been pretty eager." MORE ABOUT HIM: Injured Tigers reliever motivated by 'World Series rings' Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning, center left, and pitcher Alex Lange watch batting practice during spring training at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The 29-year-old is recovering from a surgery that repaired an avulsion in his right latissimus dorsi tendon — a muscle that impacts shoulder movement. It has been a long rehab process. "This is an injury we described that we were going to have to be pretty patient," Hinch said. "That is not always easy for relievers in general — certainly a guy with Alex's mentality. He pushes the pedal to the floor. We've had to methodically get him to this point. He's eager to get out there." Advertisement Lange will pitch at least two games for the Whitecaps before the Tigers transfer his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo. Pitchers are limited to 30 days on rehab assignment. By July 17, Lange will need to be recalled to the Tigers or optioned to Triple-A Toledo. "If I know him, he's going to give every single thing he has to tonight's outing," Hinch said. "Not just get on the mound and be happy and ease into it. He's going to look like Alex Lange." Matt Vierling update Outfielder/third baseman Matt Vierling (right shoulder inflammation) completed throwing drills before Tuesday's game, doing so in front of coaches and trainers. The 28-year-old is expected to complete his throwing progression, then return to his rehab assignment in Triple-A Toledo later in the week. Advertisement He has played two games on his latest rehab assignment, only serving as the designated hitter. Vierling needs to be activated by July 3. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. 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16-06-2025
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Detroit Tigers claim Carlos Hernández off waivers from Phillies to join MLB roster
The Detroit Tigers have added to their bullpen. The Tigers claimed right-handed reliever Carlos Hernández off waivers Monday, June 16, from the Philadelphia Phillies. The 28-year-old doesn't have any minor league options remaining, so he will join the Tigers' active roster for the upcoming game Tuesday, June 17, against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park. The 40-man roster is now full. After claiming Hernández, the Tigers need to make a corresponding move to create space on the 26-man roster. There are two clear options: placing right-handed reliever Will Vest on the 15-day injured list with a right pinky finger injury, or optioning right-handed reliever Tyler Owens to Triple-A Toledo. Vest suffered a pinky injury in the eighth inning Sunday, June 15, but the severity of the injury is unknown. ROSTER MOVE: Tigers designate John Brebbia for assignment, call up RHP Tyler Owens It seems like Hernández could be the replacement. He has a 4.98 ERA in his six-year MLB career, spanning 282 innings. In 2025, Hernández posted a 5.26 ERA with the Phillies, allowing 32 hits and 12 walks while recording just 23 strikeouts across 25⅔ innings in 25 relief appearances. The Phillies designated him for assignment Wednesday, June 11, for performance reasons. The one positive: Hernández averages 97.8 mph with his four-seam fastball. Hernández spent his first five seasons with the Kansas City Royals, from 2020-24. This story will be updated. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers claim Carlos Hernandez off waivers from Phillies
