Darell Hernaiz An Option At Third Base
9 months agoOakland Athletics infielder Darell Hernaiz, the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is primarily a shortstop, but the 22-year-old got the start at third base on Tuesday in the team's Cactus League game against the Cleveland Guardians and is in the mix with Jordan Diaz, Aledmys Diaz (groin), and Abraham Toro for an Opening Day roster spot at third base. He hit .321 with an .842 OPS in the minors at Double-A Midland and Triple-A Las Vegas last year. Hernaiz made a smooth play at the hot corner on Tuesday, had a sacrifice fly and singled and scored later in the game. He's played in 255 minor-league games at shortstop but only 33 at third base, so he has some work to do defensively at the hot corner. At best, Hernaiz is a stash candidate in deep dynasty/keeper leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Steve Stockmar
Source: MLB.com - Steve Stockmar