The Miami Marlins recalled right-hander Elieser Hernandez from Triple-A New Orleans prior to Monday’s game at Washington.
Hernandez leads all qualifying pitchers in the minor leagues with a 1.07 ERA. He is 3-1 with 61 strikeouts in 42 innings at New Orleans, holding opponents to a .186 batting average.
Hernandez, 24, appeared in 32 games for the Marlins in 2018, compiling a 2-7 record with a 5.21 ERA in 65 2/3 innings.
In a corresponding move, Miami optioned right-hander Tyler Kinley to New Orleans. He was 1-0 with a 5.09 ERA in 23 relief appearances for the Marlins.