Dodgers make roster changes, cut Jonathan Hernández ahead of Royals series
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Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Monday evening. In light of their recent struggles, having lost eight of their last nine games, the team announced several roster moves prior to the matchup. Jonathan Hernández has been designated for assignment, while Seth Halvorsen has been recalled, and Charlie Barnes added to the roster. Hernández's recent performance shows he has not allowed a run in his last 4.2 innings, but he currently has a 6.45 ERA this season over 22.1 innings. Kyle Hurt has also been optioned to the minors after a brief stint with the team.
- •Dodgers lost eight of their last nine games before Royals series.
- •Jonathan Hernández designated for assignment as part of roster shuffle.
- •Seth Halvorsen recalled, Charlie Barnes added to the team.
- •Kyle Hurt optioned to minors after recent MLB appearances.
- •Hernández has a 6.45 ERA this season, with no runs allowed in last 4.2 innings.
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"The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning a new series in MLB on Monday with a matchup against the Kansas City Royals. It’s been tough sledding for Los Angeles over the past week, as they’ve lost eight of their last nine contests. Before game one of the Royals series, the Dodgers announced a wave of roster […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening up a three-game set with the Kansas City Royals on Monday evening (at home). LA is really trying to get out of a losing funk, as the Dodgers have lost eight of their last nine games. On Monday, the club announced a wave of roster moves that included cutting […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Cut Ties with 6-Year MLB Player Before Royals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:03 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Cut Ties with 6-Year MLB Player Before Royals Game
The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening up a three-game set with the Kansas City Royals on Monday evening (at home). LA is really trying to get out of a losing funk, as the Dodgers have lost eight of their last nine games. On Monday, the club announced a wave of roster moves that included cutting […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Cut Ties with 6-Year MLB Player Before Royals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:51 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Royals Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning a new series in MLB on Monday with a matchup against the Kansas City Royals. It’s been tough sledding for Los Angeles over the past week, as they’ve lost eight of their last nine contests. Before game one of the Royals series, the Dodgers announced a wave of roster […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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