On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies will open up a series with the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio.
The Phillies are coming off a series where they swept the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Phillies Release 5-Year Player Ahead Of Reds Series
GettyJonathan Hernandez #72 of the Philadelphia Phillies poses for a portrait during photo day at BayCare Ballpark on February 19, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.
Ahead of their series with the Reds, the Phillies released Jonathan Hernández from his Minor League deal (via MLB.com).
He had gone 1-0 with a 4.80 ERA in 13 games for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A).
Ty Daubert of Phillies Nation wrote: “IronPigs roster moves: RHP Jonathan Hernández opted out of his minor-league deal. RHP Lenny Torres was also released. OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. and INF Erick Brito both had their rehab assignments transferred to High-A Jersey Shore.”
Hernández’s MLB Career
GettyJonathan Hernandez #72 of the Texas Rangers reacts after giving a walk-off walk to Michael A. Taylor #2 of the Minnesota Twins in the 13th inning to end the game at Target Field on August 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rangers 7-6 in 13 innings.
Hernández last played in an MLB game during the 2024 season.
He went 3-1 with a 5.40 ERA in 29 games for the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners.
Over the offseason, he had signed a Minor League deal with the Phillies.
GettyJonathan Hernandez #72 of the Texas Rangers plays against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 29, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.
The 29-year-old has spent part of five seasons in the MLB (with the Rangers and Mariners).
Hernández has gone 13-8 with a 4.29 ERA in 127 career games.
He could end up being a good addition to another organization for pitching depth.
Phillies Right Now
GettyDon Mattingly, interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies, walks to the dugout after a pitching change against the Athletics during a game at Citizens Bank Park on May 07, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Phillies have done an excellent job of turning their season around after a poor start.
They come into the day as the second-place team in the National League East with a 24-23 record in 47 games.
Over their last ten games, the Phillies have gone 7-3.
Following three games with the Reds, they will return home to host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies have made the MLB playoffs in each of the last four years.
They reached the World Series in 2022.
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