DONE DEAL: Los Angeles Dodgers, who have been favored to win the 2024 MLB World Series championship, proceeded with their spending spree by acquiring another world class starting pitcher on a two-year contract worth $243 million, with the intention of...

Dodgers Reportedly Sign Former Marlins Pitcher to MiLB Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly signed RHP Elieser Hernández to a minor league deal, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The deal includes an invitation to spring training.

Hernández, 28, last pitched in the majors in 2022 with the Miami Marlins. Hernández has spent all five years of his MLB career with the Marlins, but has also spent time in the Houston Astros’ and New York Mets’ organizations.

Hernández has a career 5.04 ERA in 90 appearances and 48 starts. In 2022, he sported a 6.35 ERA in 20 appearances (10 starts) across 62.1 innings pitched.

Mets' Elieser Hernandez headed to IL with shoulder strain - Newsday

Hernández has four pitches — a 4-seam fastball, slider, changeup and sinker. His fastball averages about 92 mph.

The Dodgers likely see something with Hernández they feel they can work on. He’ll work with the pitching coaches and hope to make an impact on the big-league club at some point next season.

Mets' Elieser Hernandez headed to IL with shoulder strain - Newsday

For now, he serves as pitching depth in the minor leagues, something you can never have too much of.