What It Means:

Hernandez said his bruised right forearm is "getting better every day" as he continues to work his way back to full health. The 31-year-old right-hander likely won't be ready for Opening Day but he should be able to avoid a stint on the disabled list to start the year.

numberFire's models project Hernandez to record a 4.37 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 19.4 strikeout percentage while going 11-9 across 162 2/3 innings.