Nick Hernandez News: Sent back down

Published on July 26, 2025

The Astros optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

After giving up two earned runs over 2.2 innings during Friday's contest, Hernandez will be sent down to Triple-A for the second time in the last four days. Luis Contreras was recalled from Sugar Land to fill the vacancy in the Astros' bullpen.