Hernández is reportedly set to pitch in Japan. The 26-year-old hasn’t appeared in the majors this year, and posted a 2.96 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 19 walks over 27 1/3 innings with the Orioles’ Triple-A affiliate.

Hernandez was designated for assignment after the Cole Irvin trade, but he cleared waivers and will be invited to spring training as a non-roster player. The southpaw has had big issues with his control in the majors, including 17 runs allowed -- 16 earned -- in 6 2/3 innings with the Red Sox in 2022. He'll be a project for the O's in the spring. 

The move clears a spot for the newly-acquired Cole Irvin on the 40-man roster. Hernandez was recently acquired from the Red Sox for cash considerations, but now he could be on the move again. It's an evolving situation for now. 

Hernandez heads to Baltimore after being designated for assignment in Boston to clear out space for Justin Turner. The 26-year-old right-hander had some success early on during his time with the Red Sox, but he logged only 6 2/3 major league innings in 2022 and served up 17 runs -- 16 earned -- for a 21.60 ERA.