Twins optioned LHP Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester.

Making a start in place of the injured Mike Pelfrey, Pedro Hernandez walked six but allowed just two runs over five innings in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Indians. Hernandez struck out a pair and surrendered just three hits, as he was able to escape relatively unscathed despite his wildness. He should get another start in Pelfrey's place next weekend at home against the Royals but should be avoided for fantasy purposes.

Twins recalled LHP Pedro Hernandez from Triple-A Rochester. He'll start on Sunday in Cleveland in place of the injured Mike Pelfrey (back). If Hernandez performs well, he figures to earn addition starts. The left-hander has posted a 5.85 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 17/10 K/BB ratio over 32 1/3 innings this season.

Twins optioned RHP Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester. Hernandez had a rough 5.85 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 17/10 K/BB ratio through his first 32 1/3 innings. The Twins will add a new piece to their starting rotation on Friday.

Pedro Hernandez recorded a win over the White Sox by surrendering three runs in 5 1/3 innings on Monday. Hernandez was able to put together a decent outing against a Paul Konerko-less lineup tonight, but he's just too vulnerable to right-handed hitters to succeed as a starting pitcher. He's merely holding his spot warm for someone else.

Pedro Hernandez will remain in the Twins' rotation for now. Hernandez has been blasted for 11 runs over 7 1/3 innings in his last two outings, but the Twins aren't ready to give up on him yet. The lefty will have to shape up in a hurry, as Liam Hendriks, Samuel Deduno and Cole De Vries are options to replace him.

Pedro Hernandez allowed six runs over two innings but avoided a loss Wednesday as the Twins topped the Red Sox. Hernandez was staked leads of 4-0 and 11-5 but couldn't last long enough to pick up the easy win. The left-hander allowed a grand slam to Jonny Gomes in the first inning and a solo shot to Shane Victorino in the second before exiting. He hasn't been all that bad this year, but like most Twins pitchers he pitches to contact and offers little for fantasy purposes. His next scheduled start is Monday against the White Sox.

Pedro Hernandez struggled in a no-decision against the Indians on Friday, surrendering five runs on eight hits over his 5 1/3 innings of work. Hernandez also issued four walks while striking out two in the game. Jason Kipnis got the Indians on the board with a two-run triple in the third inning, and Mark Reynolds added a two-run homer in the fourth to provide the bulk of the damage. Hernandez will carry a 3.92 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 9/8 K/BB ratio into Fenway Park where he'll battle the Red Sox on Wednesday. He remains an unattractive option in most fantasy formats.

Pedro Hernandez tossed five scoreless innings Saturday in the Twins' 7-2 win over the Rangers. Hernandez yielded only five hits and a walk while fanning three. It was a surprising show of dominance from the 24-year-old left-hander, who entered play Saturday with a hideous 7.53 career ERA and 1.74 career WHIP He should not be trusted in mixed fantasy leagues.

Pedro Hernandez will be given another start following the demotion of Liam Hendriks. Hernandez allowed three runs over five frames in a start on April 7 and then threw 4 1/3 innings of one-run relief on Friday. He left the relief outing with a left calf strain but reported improvement with the ailment on Saturday. The Twins haven't decided when he'll start again.