Elieser Hernández

Elieser Alexis Hernández (; born May 3, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers, and in the KBO League for the LG Twins. Hernández signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent in 2012 and made his MLB debut with the Marlins in 2018.

Career Houston Astros Hernández signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent on May 31, 2012. He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Astros. He spent the 2013 season with the DSL Astros as well, logging a 5–1 record and 1.26 ERA in 13 appearances. Following the completion of the minor league season, he played for the Águilas del Zulia of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. He began the 2018 season on the disabled list with a tooth infection and made five rehab appearances He recorded his first major league strikeout in his next game, on May 13 against Ozzie Albies of the Braves. He picked up his first major league win on July 11 against the Milwaukee Brewers and pitched in six contests, registering a 3.16 ERA with 34 strikeouts in innings pitched He suffered a lat injury on September 1 and spent the rest of the season on the injured list.

Hernández began the 2021 season in the rotation before suffering a biceps injury. He was reinstated from the injured list on June 3 only to suffer a “severe” right quad strain in his first game back, returning him to the injured list. Hernández was again activated on August 15 and pitched 5 innings of one-run ball, earning a no-decision. For the season, he made 11 starts with a 1–3 record and 4.18 ERA. In the 2022 season, he appeared in 20 games (10 starts) and was 3–6 with a 6.35 ERA

New York Mets On November 18, 2022, the Marlins traded Hernández and Jeff Brigham to the New York Mets for Franklin Sanchez and a player to be named later (Jake Mangum) or cash considerations. He was initially optioned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets in 2023, but suffered a right shoulder strain and was placed on the injured list to begin the year. On July 3, Hernández was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple–A. On July 24, he was recalled to the active roster. However, he did not appear for the Mets before he was placed on the injured list with a right pectoral strain the next day where he remained for the rest of the season. On November 2, Hernández was outrighted to the minors, but rejected the assignment and chose to become a free agent.

Los Angeles Dodgers On January 12, 2024, Hernández signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He began the season with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club before having his contract purchased on May 15. In five appearances for the Dodgers, Hernández struggled to an 8.38 ERA with six strikeouts across innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the team on May 31, and outrighted back to Oklahoma City on June 6. However, Hernández rejected the assignment and became a free agent. In four appearances for Milwaukee, he posted a 3.00 ERA with two strikeouts across six innings pitched. On June 19, Hernández was designated for assignment by Milwaukee. He elected free agency on June 25.

LG Twins On July 20, 2024, Hernández signed with the LG Twins of the KBO League as a replacement for Casey Kelly, who had been released. In 11 games (9 starts) for the Twins, he posted a 3–2 record and 4.02 ERA with 55 strikeouts over 47 innings pitched.

On November 28, 2024, Hernández re–signed with the Twins on a $1.3 million contract.

On August 4, 2025, Hernández parted ways with the Twins, having posted an ERA of 4.23 in 66 innings.

Toronto Blue Jays On August 15, 2025, Hernández signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He made four starts down the stretch for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, but struggled to an 0-3 record and 7.91 ERA with 15 strikeouts across innings pitched. Hernández elected free agency following the season on November 6.

Atlanta Braves On November 18, 2025, Hernández signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He began the 2026 season with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, recording a 4.83 ERA with 72 strikeouts across 20 appearances (11 starts). On July 19, 2026, the Braves selected Hernández's contract, adding him to their active roster. He made one appearance for the Braves, pitching three scoreless innings in relief and earning the win. On July 25, Hernández was designated for assignment by Atlanta. He elected free agency after clearing waivers two days later. On July 28, Hernández re-signed with Atlanta and was selected to the active roster. Following another appearance for the team, he was designated for assignment again on August 1. He cleared waivers and elected free agency again on August 3, the following day he re-signed with the Braves on a new minor league contract. On September 2, Hernández was selected to the active roster.