The Royals have claimed 23-year old righty starting pitcher Gaby Hernandez off waivers from the Red Sox. Hernandez pitched in 26 games (all starts) in AAA-ball last season and he was 10-9 with a 5.23 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. He has now pitched six seasons in his minor league career working in 137 games (134 starts) and he is 46-45 with a 4.27 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Hernandez was once a very highly thought of prospect so the Royals will give him a chance to win a job on the pitching staff this spring.