On April 25, Hernández was removed from the game after an apparent shoulder injury. The next day, on April 26, further tests revealed that he was diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation, which landed him on the 10-day disabled list. After spending 2 months on the disabled list, he was activated on the weekend of June 24, winning a game against the Houston Astros 13-3 and striking out eight batters. On August 5, Hernández was placed on the disabled list again, due to right biceps tendinitis. It was later revealed that he would miss from three to four weeks due to right shoulder bursitis.