Dodgers Sign New Pitcher Amid Injury Crunch
Amid a rash of injuries, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed a new pitcher on Monday: Jonathan Hernandez, formerly a minor-leaguer for the Phillies.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday signed another pitcher to the roster as injuries mount in the bullpen and starting rotation. The Dodgers signed right-handed reliever Jonathan Hernández, who opted out of his minor-league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday to join the Boys in Blue, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) Chayce McDermott was optioned as a result, manager Dave Roberts said.
What does Jonathan Hernández bring to the Dodgers? Hernández, 29, hasn’t played in the majors since 2024, appearing for the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners in his time in the big leagues. In 127 games, he has a career ERA of 4.
29. Mar 12, 2026; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathan Hernandez (72) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images For the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2026, he’s appeared in 15 innings over 13 games, putting up an ERA of 4.
80 with one save. While the numbers might not jump off the page, the Dodgers are in need of arms right now. This weekend alone included multiple players being moved onto the IL and otherwise shuffled onto and off of the roster.