KC Royals Projections: Carlos Hernandez needs work

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How much time will pitcher Carlos Hernandez get with the KC Royals in 2021?

Welcome back to Kings of Kauffman’s KC Royals Projections series for 2021. Between now and Opening Day, our writers are analyzing how various Royals performed last season and predicting how they might fare this year. Up today is pitcher Carlos Hernandez.

Start up a conversation about the makeup of the KC Royals’ starting rotation. Sooner or later (the wait won’t be too long), someone will mention Carlos Hernandez and his fastball, and then mix in talk of his curve. They’ll say he’s big, throws hard, and looks like a big league pitcher. He’ll be described as a “maybe” for the…