Hernandez (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Hernandez dislocated his shoulder in February and will now be forced to miss the first two months of the season at a minimum. When he is activated, he'll likely take on a significant role at Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
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Royals' Diego Hernandez: Optioned to Double-A
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Hernandez (shoulder) was optioned to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday.
After dislocating his shoulder in late-February, Hernandez will miss the first couple months of the season. The 22-year-old outfielder slashed .298/.357/.379 through 141 Double-A plate appearances last season
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Royals' Diego Hernandez: Facing extended absence
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Hernandez was diagnosed with a dislocated right shoulder Sunday and is expected to be sidelined 3-to-4 months , Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Hernandez suffered the injury Saturday on a diving catch in the outfield, and he'll be unavailable for at least the first couple months of the season. The 22-year-old was added to Kansas City's 40-man roster in November in order to protect him from the Rule 5 draft after he posted a .754 OPS between the High-A and Double-A levels last season.
