Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Signing of 6-Year MLB Player Before Brewers Series

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 23: Jonathan Hernández #29 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after the Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3 at American Family Field on May 23, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Jonathan Hernández #29 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) Getty

The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off their sweep of the Kansas City Royals, are set to open a massive series with the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, which has massive NL standings implications.

The Brewers, who were just swept by the San Diego Padres this week, have a 1.0-game-better record than the Dodgers entering this four-game weekend series.

Before the Brewers series, the Dodgers brought back a six-year MLB veteran pitcher in their latest roster moves.

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Dodgers Sign Jonathan Hernandez

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 31: Jonathan Hernández #29 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

According to his transaction tracker at MLB.com, Jonathan Hernandez is being brought back to the Dodgers on a minor-league pact.

Just a few days ago, Hernández was cut from the Dodgers roster via DFA.

MLBTR.com’s Anthony Franco wrote (on 8/13): 

“It is important to note that Hernández was dropped from the 40-man roster and cleared waivers. Pitchers who are optioned (meaning they don’t go through waivers) must spend at least 15 days in the minors unless they’re being called back up to replace an injured player. The outright and re-sign route avoids that rule. Hernández is out of options and needs to clear waivers every time he’s dropped from an MLB roster, but no other club wanted to give him a bullpen spot.”

Hernández, 30, has pitched in parts of six MLB seasons.

He’s pitched 22.1 innings for the Dodgers this season, but boasts a not-so-solid 6.45 ERA with 18 strikeouts.

The Dodgers X account formally announced the news: 

The Dodgers added RHP Jonathan Hernández to the roster and optioned RHP Landon Knack.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 14, 2026

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