Ramon Hernandez has opted out of his contract but will stay with the Royals to work out, reports FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

Hernandez is allowed to sign a big league deal elsewhere and skip town any time he likes, but it seems highly unlikely he'll find one. It's possible he could return to Kansas City on a minor league deal and hang around Triple-A Omaha in case injuries strike. Hernandez, who turns 38 in May, hit .208/.291/.438 over 17 games with the Dodgers last season and also spent some time with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate.

Ramon Hernandez has yet to catch this spring due to a sore knee.

The veteran has been limited to first base duty so far but is expected to begin catching soon. "We'll see how he feels," Royals manager Ned Yost said. Hernandez is competing for the backup catcher job and the injury certainly isn't helping his chances.

Royals signed C Ramon Hernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Hernandez, who turns 38 in May, hit .208/.291/.438 over 17 games with the Dodgers last season and also spent some time with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate. He'll have to beat out Brett Hayes for the backup catcher job in Kansas City.

Blue Jays released C Ramon Hernandez.

Hernandez signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays on June 30 and then went 2-for-19 in five games at Triple-A Buffalo. The 37-year-old catcher will presumably try to latch on with a new organization.

Blue Jays signed C Ramon Hernandez to a minor league contract, assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Hernandez had been released by the Dodgers last week. He'll provide some nice depth in the minors for the Jays.

Dodgers released C Ramon Hernandez.

Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Dodgers last week with a .208/.291/.438 batting line. Veteran catchers are always in demand, so this likely isn't the last we've heard from the 37-year-old.

Dodgers designated C Ramon Hernandez for assignment.

The Dodgers have chosen to keep Tim Federowicz around as A.J. Ellis' backup instead. Hernandez has batted only .208/.291/.438 with three homers this season but shouldn't have trouble catching on elsewhere.

Ramon Hernandez homered, doubled and walked against the Angels on Thursday.

The Dodgers called up Tim Federowicz before the game, freeing up Hernandez for DH duties. That aspect of it worked out. What didn't work was Don Mattingly's decision to hit Federowicz ahead of Hernandez; he went 0-for-4.

Making his first appearance in 15 days, Ramon Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a homer and two walks on Wednesday.

Manager Don Mattingly made it obvious he prefers Tim Federowicz to Hernandez as A.J. Ellis' backup, but with Federowicz back in Triple-A, he had no choice but to give Hernandez just his second start in May and sixth of the season. Hernandez came through in a big way, but we'll see if that makes any difference to Mattingly.

Rockies designated C Ramon Hernandez for assignment.

He lost out to Yorvit Torrealba for the right to back up Wilin Rosario. The Rockies will try to trade Hernandez and shouldn't have much trouble finding a taker as long as they are willing to eat most of his salary. He's still very capable of being someone's backup.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal writes that the Rockies could release Ramon Hernandez if they are unable to find a trade partner.

The Rockies are expected to carry Yorvit Torrealba as a backup to Wilin Rosario, so there figures to be a resolution this week. The 36-year-old is due $3.2 million this season, so it may be tough to attract much interest unless they cover a portion of the contract. He wouldn't have any trouble finding a home if he hit free agency, though.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Angels, Pirates, Rays and Phillies are interested in Ramon Hernandez.

The Rockies would surely love to get out from under Hernandez's $3.2 million salary since they have other options to back up Wilin Rosario in Yorvit Torrealba and Jordan Pacheco. The Rays and Phillies would probably be the best spots for Hernandez in terms of potential playing time, as Tampa is slated to use Jose Molina as its regular catcher and Philly could use him as a fill-in while Carlos Ruiz serves his suspension.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal mentions Ramon Hernandez as a candidate to be traded by the Rockies for a starting pitcher.

Ramon Hernandez lost 20 pounds over the winter.

Hernandez required surgery last September to repair a ruptured left hamstring tendon and has dropped some weight to ease the burden on his legs. The 36-year-old is expected to function as a backup to Wilin Rosario this season, so he's unlikely to be relevant outside of NL-only leagues.

Ramon Hernandez (hamstring) will play for his native Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Hernandez is coming back from September surgery to repair a ruptured left hamstring tendon, but the recovery has obviously gone well enough that he feels comfortable playing in the WBC. The Rockies on Thursday added some insurance behind Hernandez and Wilin Rosario when they signed Yorvit Torrealba.

Ramon Hernandez (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday.

Hernandez ruptured his left hamstring tendon earlier this week, and is out for the remainder of the year. Considering the severity of the injury, he could struggle to be medically cleared in time for spring training.

Ramon Hernandez ruptured his left distal hamstring tendon Monday and is done for the rest of the season.

An MRI taken Wednesday revealed the injury. Hernandez is scheduled to undergo surgery next week and may struggle to get back to 100 percent health by the start of spring training next February. The 36-year-old is under contract with the Rockies in 2013 at a $3.2 million rate. He'll again be an expensive backup to Wilin Rosario.

Ramon Hernandez underwent another MRI on his left hamstring Wednesday.

Evidently the Rockies didn't get a good enough look from the first one. The results of the exam are not yet known, but the team has previously expressed concern that Hernandez's season could be over. The Rox will go with Wilin Rosario on an everyday basis behind the plate, with Jordan Pacheco backing up.

Ramon Hernandez underwent an MRI on his left hamstring Tuesday.

The results are not yet known, but the Rockies fear that his season could be over. Wilin Rosario will be the everyday catcher, with Jordan Pacheco handling backup duties.

Ramon Hernandez left Monday's game after four innings with a left hamstring strain.

Hernandez pulled up lame after hitting a ground-rule double in the bottom of the fourth inning. Wilin Rosario replaced him on the basepaths and behind the plate.