As their ALDS starts with the Philadelphia Phillies the Atlanta Braves announced the addition of Daysbel Hernández to their playoff roster. Hernández’s incorporation is a move based to fortify their bullpen for the series.
The hurler from Pinar del Río, Cuba has made a spectacular comeback from Tommy John in 2023. He began rehabilitation in Class A+ (Rome) and his excellent results led him to be promoted on July 15 from Double A (Mississippi Braves) to Triple A (Gwinnett Stripers).
In this last game in Triple A, the 26-year-old pitched 1.2 innings, recording all five outs via strikeout in his team’s (Gwinnett Stripers) 5-1 loss against the Norfolk Tides (Orioles). Hernández signed with the Atlanta on September 14, 2017, for a bonus of $190,000.
Con la inclusión de Daysbel Hernández en el roster de los Bravos de Atlanta para la Serie Divisional, se iguala el récord de cubanos en una Postemporada de MLB con 13, que data de 2020. Recordar que 2020 fue una campaña atípica y asistieron 14 equipos a esta fase#MLB #Playoffs pic.twitter.com/0IWBkynZQr
— Ariel Santa Cruz (@ArielSCPE) October 7, 2023
This season in the minors the flamethrowing righty has a record of 3-0, 2.19 earned run average, a WHIP of 0.97 and two saves. Hernández also struck out 36 batters in 24⅔ innings giving him a SO9 of 13.1 on the campaign. Opponents are only hitting .109 against the Cuban. With his call-up Hernández became the 26th Cuban to see action on the season and 386 all-time.
Hernandez made just four appearances before he was placed on the injured list with forearm inflammation. He returned late in the season for a rehab assignment at Gwinnett, but did not rejoin the active roster. During his four appearances he posted a record of 1-0 and 7.36 ERA.
Starters (4): Spencer Strider, Max Fried, Bryce Elder, AJ Smith-Shawver
Relievers (8): Raisel Iglesias, A.J. Minter, Pierce Johnson, Joe Jimenez, Kirby Yates, Brad Hand, Daysbel Hernandez, Michael Tonkin
Catchers (2): Sean Murphy, Travis d’Arnaud
Infielders (6): Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Orlando Arcia, Austin Riley, Nicky Lopez, Vaughn Grissom
Outfielders (5): Eddie Rosario, Kevin Pillar, Michael Harris, Ronald Acuña Jr., Forrest Wall
DH (1): Marcell Ozuna