to another start for longtime ace Felix Hernandez after he was rocked Tuesday in a 11-4 loss to the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington.Hernandez allowed 11 runs (seven earned) on eight hits and four walks with just two strikeouts in six innings against the Rangers. The poor outing increased his ERA to 5.73 for the 2018 season."We'll see Rollie Fingers Jersey ," Servais told reporters. "You have to take a look at where we're at going forward here. The next time that spot [in the rotation] comes around, we'll be over in Houston. They've also got a good club. We've got to give ourselves a chance every time out there to win the ballgame. It's tough to win."The 32-year-old starting pitcher doesn't appear to have enough heat left on his fastball at this stage of his career to keep hitters off balance.His average fastball velocity, which peaked at 98.5 mph in 2007 and sat in the mid-90s throughout his prime, is down to a career-low 89.6 mph this year, perFanGraphs. His changeup checks in at 85 mph, leaving little difference between the pitches to fool hitters."Yeah Randy Jones Jersey , I'm frustrated," Hernandez said Tuesday. "What can I say? What can I say?"The Venezuela native was previously one of MLB's most reliable pitchers. He's earned six All-Star Game selections, led the American League in ERA twice and was named the AL Cy Young Award winner following the 2010 campaign.His ERA ballooned to 4.36 last season, however, and it's on pace to increase by more than a full run this year. With the M's still competitive in the AL West and wild-card races, they can't afford to stick with him barring a massive turnaround. They have lost his last five starts.Erasmo Ramirez http://www.padresfanproshop.com/authentic-brad-hand-jersey , who's nearing his return to the majors after a shoulder injury, has posted a 2.45 ERA across seven starts in the minors this year with 26 strikeouts in 25.2 innings. He's the most likely choice to fill the void if Hernandez is removed from the rotation. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pablo Reyes is making the most of his chance to earn a berth on the Pittsburgh Pirates‘ opening-day roster.The 25-year-old is 8 for 28 with two doubles and two home runs going into Friday night’s game against Tampa Bay. He’s had 31 plate appearances in 15 games, starting at second base, shortstop, center field and right field.Every day during pre-game workouts Wil Myers Jersey , he takes both grounders and fly balls.“When you are a utility guy, you have to practice at all the positions,” Reyes said. “You take advantage of the opportunities every day and do all you can do so you can help the team. I am working hard with this opportunity to help the team.”Reyes debuted Sept. 2 after seven minor league seasons and hit .293 with three home runs in 18 games.“For him to put up the quality at-bats that he did was impressive,” Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle said. “He did the defensive work. It was a good show. You only get one chance to make a first impression. He made a very favorable one.”Reyes started 172 games at second base in the minors, 142 at shortstop, 55 in center field and 25 at third base. He played left field and right field for the first time in his professional career after reaching Pittsburgh.Reyes also played winter ball in his native Dominican Republic during the offseason and made starts at second Rickey Henderson Jersey , third, shortstop, left and right.“I spent my time in the Dominican practicing for all the different positions,” Reyes said. “I know that is what I have to do here. I tried to do everything I could to get ready for spring training. I’m here to help the club win games. I want to be ready. All I can do is go out and play baseball. That’s all I can do. If I can play every position, I’ll have a lot of opportunities to make the team.”