Indians signed INF Luis Hernandez to a minor league contract.

The utility infielder is a career .243/.284/.296 hitter across 122 major league games. He'll represent organizational depth.

Rangers released INF Luis Hernandez.

Hernandez, 28, could draw some interest on the open market as organizational depth. Prior to his brief callup with the Rangers, he hadn't appeared in the majors since 2010 as a member of the Mets.

Rangers designated INF Luis Hernandez for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for Michael Young's return from paternity leave. Hernandez went 0-for-2 in two games during his brief stint with the big club. There's a chance he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.

Rangers purchased the contract of INF Luis Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock.

He'll take the roster spot of Michael Young, who was placed on the paternity leave list on Friday. Hernandez, 28, was hitting .262/.302/.372 with eight home runs, 66 RBI and a .674 OPS in 124 games with Triple-A Round Rock this year. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2010 as a member of the Mets.

Rangers signed INF Luis Hernandez to a minor league contract.

Hernandez posted a .612 OPS in 435 plate appearances this season at the Triple-A level for the Mets and never made it up with the big club. He could conceivably compete for a utility job with the Rangers but will likely represent depth at Triple-A Round Rock.

Luis Hernandez has become a free agent.

Hernandez, 27, posted a disappointing .612 OPS in 435 plate appearances this season at the Triple-A level. He'll be looking for a spot in another team's farm system.

Luis Hernandez has accepted a minor league assignment.

Hernandez could have opted for free agency, but will head to Triple-A Buffalo, instead. It might prove to be a wise choice, as Brad Emaus is untested in the big leagues.

Luis Hernandez has cleared waivers.

There was some thought that Hernandez would end up in San Diego, but the Alberto Gonzalez trade squashed that possibility. He now has the right to either accept an assignment to Triple-A Buffalo or declare himself a free agent.

Corey Brock of MLB.com speculates that the Padres could have interest in Luis Hernandez if he doesn't make the Mets.

The Padres are currently looking for middle infield depth and should be able to find someone once rosters are decided. In addition to Hernandez, Alberto Gonzalez and Robert Andino could potentially be available.

The New York Daily News' Andy Martino reports that Mets manager Terry Collins has not decided on Luis Hernandez as his starting second baseman yet.

Martino came to the conclusion after talking to several people in the know. He says that while Hernandez is definitely in the mix, it's a fluid situation. Even if Collins has indeed not decided yet, Hernandez does seem like the favorite at this point. Though he's a completely underwhelming option, no one else appears ready to take the job.

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Mets manager Terry Collins plans to name Luis Hernandez as his starting second baseman.

Hernandez entered spring training as a fringe candidate for the gig, but he has hit .417 in 12 Grapefruit League at-bats thus far and the Mets don't really have a better option. Luis Castillo should be cut, Brad Emaus doesn't have a major league-caliber skill set, and former first baseman Daniel Murphy isn't strong enough defensively. The situation can be avoided for fantasy purposes.

Mets manager Terry Collins intends to give Luis Hernandez a shot at the second base job.

"He was the starting second baseman before he broke his foot [last year]," Collins said. "I think we need to get him some action." When asked if Hernandez was added to the competition because he's been unimpressed with the other competitors, Collins said, "I don't know if I added him. I think we just forgot that he could play there... He's on the outside, [but] at least we know he can play there." Not exactly a ringing endorsement. The reality is that not only is Hernandez a longshot for the second base job, he might not even make the team.

Luis Hernandez (broken foot) is slated to make his Grapefruit League debut Monday.

Hernandez has surgery back in September to repair a broken metatarsal in his right foot. He's out of options and is a longshot to make the Opening Day roster with Chin-lung Hu expected to claim the backup middle infield role.

Luis Hernandez (foot) plans to run next week.

Hernandez was able to take grounders a couple of days ago and has been hitting for several weeks now. The 26-year-old is making his way back from surgery to repair the right metatarsal bone in his right foot. If everything goes smoothly and he does well this spring, the Mets may carry him as a backup middle infielder. Hernandez is out of minor league options.

Luis Hernandez (foot) took grounders Monday at Mets camp.

Hernandez arrived early to Port St. Lucie, Florida this spring to continue his rehab from right foot surgery. He started hitting two weeks ago and could be ready by Opening Day if he manages to avoids setbacks. The Mets are expected to use him as a backup middle infielder this season.

Luis Hernandez felt "pretty good" after swinging the bat in the cage for the first time since undergoing surgery on his right foot last September.

In one of the more memorable moments in an otherwise forgettable season for Mets fans, Hernandez fouled a pitch off his foot last September and then hobbled around the bases after cranking a home run off Tim Hudson. It was later revealed that he needed surgery after fracturing the right metatarsal bone in his right foot. Back to full health, the 26-year-old infielder is set to battle the recently-acquired Chin-lung Hu for a backup middle infielder job during spring training. Hernandez is out of options, but that probably won't provide the Mets with extra incentive to carry him on the Opening Day roster.

Luis Hernandez suffered a broken bone in his right foot Saturday.

The 26-year-old Hernandez is likely to be shut down for the rest of the season. He hit .250/.298/.409 with two homers and six RBI in 44 at-bats.

Luis Hernandez was lifted Saturday with an apparent leg injury.

Hernandez homered in the fifth inning then limped off. He was replaced at second base by Joaquin Arias, who will probably start Sunday's game.

Mets manager Jerry Manuel said that he has to play Luis Hernandez because he needs his offense in the lineup.

It might be the first time anyone has ever referred to Hernandez's offense in a positive light. He's hit .250 with two homers in 256 career major league at-bats and .251 with 15 home runs in nearly 3,300 minor league at-bats. It's an indictment of Ruben Tejada's offense (.188 average this season) more than anything else. Hernandez is making his sixth straight start at second Saturday, though that's due partly to Tejada playing shortstop while Jose Reyes was out.

Mets purchased the contract of INF Luis Hernandez from Triple-A Buffalo.

He'll provide the Mets with some insurance with Jose Reyes hurting. Hernandez, 26, was batting .280/.319/.376 with 14 extra-base hits (no homers) and 12 RBI over 189 at-bats with the Bisons this season. He has a .244/.284/.276 batting line in 221 major league at-bats and played in 37 games with the Royals last season. He possesses zero fantasy value.