CLEVELAND — After a brief stint with the Cleveland Guardians, right-handed pitcher Carlos Hernández has elected free agency, a team representative confirmed.
The 28-year-old from Venezuela was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers back on July 31.
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Hernández made five appearances for the Guardians, tallying 7.0IP with 3Ks with a 3.86 ERA for Cleveland.
Less than a month later, on Aug. 20, Hernández was designated for assignment to AAA Columbus. In 7 games with the Clippers, he went for 7.2IP with 9Ks and a 4.70 ERA.
Prior to his time in Cleveland, Hernández played for both Philadelphia and Detroit in 2025.
