Happy Friday, Athletics Nation!
It’s easy come, easy go for Yonny Hernandez. The A’s claimed the 25-year-old infielder off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks last month, only to designate him for assignment after signing Jace Peterson and Aledmys Díaz last week. The Los Angeles Dodgers, seemingly keen to shore up some recently depleted position player depth, acquired Hernandez from the A’s yesterday for cash considerations.
Hernandez doesn’t have a lot to show yet in 194 MLB plate appearances, through which he has slashed .198/.293/.228. But his walk and strikeout rates are above average, and Darragh McDonald at MLB Trade Rumors noted yesterday that Hernandez is a versatile infield and outfield defender.