Fernandez (1-0) pitched six strong innings in his return from Tommy John surgery Thursday against the Giants, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out six in a 5-4 victory. He issued no walks and helped his own cause with a solo home run. While it's not an elite performance, that's about as much as fantasy owners could ask for in Fernandez's first game back. The simple fact that he didn't walk a single batter in his return from Tommy John surgery just 13 months ago is remarkable, and Fernandez settled down impressively after letting the Giants rally for two runs in the first inning. He's come back throwing heat, but it's still possible that Fernandez's stats won't be quite as sharp this year as they were prior to his Tommy John surgery. Still, the Red Sox can't be looking forward to seeing him Wednesday.