Gorkys

Hernandez

Hernandez, 32, was signed to a minor league contract in February by the White Sox without an invitation to big league camp. The 32-year-old hit just .143/.218/.245 with a 14/5 K/BB ratio in 57 plate appearances for the Red Sox in 2019.

The deal does not include an invite to big league camp. The 32-year-old batted .143/.218/.245 with a 14/5 K/BB ratio in 57 plate appearances for the Red Sox last season and will function strictly as depth for his new organization.

It sounds like he’ll head to major league camp, but the White Sox just provide confirmation soon. Hernandez, 32, batted .143/.218/.245 with a 14/5 K/BB ratio in 57 plate appearances for the Red Sox last season. He’s organizational depth at this point.

Hernandez was bumped off the 40-man roster by the Red Sox after being outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket late last week, but he opted to test free agency instead. The 32-year-old batted .143/.218/.245 with a 14/5 K/BB ratio in 57 plate appearances for Boston this season. He’s going to have to accept a minor league deal somewhere this offseason.

That removes the 32-year-old outfielder from the team’s 40-man roster. Hernandez appeared in 20 games with the big league club in 2019, slashing just .143/.218/.245 with a 14/5 K/BB ratio in 57 plate appearances. He’s nothing more than minor league outfield depth at this stage of his career.

Betts is battling a sore left foot down the stretch but is feeling well enough to serve as the team’s designated hitter Friday. J.D. Martinez is getting a breather, while Gorkys Hernandez will cover right field.

Betts was removed from Tuesday night’s game with renewed discomfort in his left foot. With the Red Sox eliminated, it’s not surprising to see the outfielder out of the lineup, and if this lingers, he won’t be in the lineup much -- or at all -- down the stretch. Gorkys Hernandez gets the start in right field in Betts’ place.

Benintendi played an inning on defense Sunday, but he still hasn’t been cleared for hitting after suffering a thumb contusion on Friday. Gorkys Hernandez is starting in left field and batting seventh versus Tampa Bay.

Betts has missed almost a full week of action due to discomfort in his left foot. An MRI taken Monday showed only inflammation, but the reigning American League MVP could be limited the rest of the way. Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley, and Gorkys Hernandez are starting across the outfield for Boston in Thursday’s matinee against the Giants.

Hernandez, who hit 15 homers for the Giants last season, is making his first appearance in the majors this year. He hit just .219/.319/.377 for Pawtucket this year, but he’s a solid defender and a pinch-running option.