Diory Hernández (born April 8, 1984) is a Dominican professional

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who is currently a free agent. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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from 2009 to 2011.

Career

Atlanta Braves

Hernández was promoted to Atlanta from Triple-A

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after hitting .355 (39-for-110) with 12 doubles in 29 games to replace an injured

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. On August 2, 2010 Hernández was promoted to Atlanta from Triple-A

to replace injured second baseman

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. As of April 7, 2011, Hernández was the starting second baseman for the Gwinnett Braves. On July 29, 2011, Hernández was designated for assignment.

Houston Astros

The

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signed Hernandez to a minor league contract on December 1, 2011. He also received an invitation to spring training. He was released later in the year.

Chicago Cubs

The

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signed Hernandez to a minor league contract on May 25, 2012. He elected free agency on November 2, 2012.

Piratas de Campeche

On March 21, 2013, Hernandez signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on June 4, 2013.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On June 16, 2015, Hernandez signed with the

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of the

Rojos del Águila de Veracruz

On July 9, 2015, Hernandez was traded to the Rojos del Águila de Veracruz of the

. He was released on October 21, 2015.

Return to Aguascalientes

On January 27, 2016, Hernandez signed with the

of the

. He was released on May 14, 2017.

Vaqueros Unión Laguna

On June 3, 2017, Hernandez signed with the

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of the

. He was released on June 26, 2017.

Saraperos de Saltillo

On April 16, 2018, Hernandez signed with the

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of the

. He was released on July 2, 2018.

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