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Hernandez exits early with dislocated thumb, unlikely to return this season

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The departures of perennial shortstop Jimmy Rollins and second baseman Chase Utley from the Philadelphia Phillies' organization this season gave Cesar Hernandez, a 25-year-old, switch-hitting utility infielder out of Venezuela, ample opportunity to showcase his talent.

Hernandez accomplished just that.

Over 127 games, 93 starts and 452 plate appearances this season, Hernandez delivered with 25 extra-base hits: 20 doubles, four triples and one home run.