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# Joe Palumbo and Jonathan Hernandez optioned to Frisco
- URL: https://theprospecttimes.com/joe-palumbo-and-jonathan-hernandez-optioned-to-frisco/
- Published: 2019-03-08T21:36:03.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-15T06:05:43.000Z
- Author: Heath Criswell
- Tags: Joe Palumbo, Jonathan Hernandez, Rangers option Palumbo and Hernandez to Frisco, #Migrated-1752558658676, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-07-15 05:51

The Rangers have started making moves today. They have optioned right-handed pitcher *Jonathan Hernandez* and left-handed pitcher *Joe Palumbo* to Frisco.

If they stick in Frisco be sure to come back here. We will be covering them closely for you but there is a chance they may not stick there.

> Just announced at [#RangersST](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RangersST?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theprospecttimes.com): Pitching prospects Jonathan Hernandez and Joe Palumbo optioned to Frisco. Doesn't guarantee they'll begin with the RoughRiders but could be a positive indication.  
>  
> ? Riders Press Box (@RidersPressBox) [March 8, 2019](https://twitter.com/RidersPressBox/status/1104053080390135811?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theprospecttimes.com)

## Joe Palumbo

*Palumbo*, 24, only pitched 1.2 innings this Spring. He had an ERA of 10.80 after allowing 2 runs on 3 hits, 3 walks and 2 strikeouts.

## Jonathan Hernandez

*[Jonathan Hernandez](https://www.criswellscc.com/rangers-promote-jonathan-hernandez-makes-his-roughriders-debut/?ref=theprospecttimes.com)* pitched 1.1 innings. His control was not quite there as he walked 4\. His earned run average was 20.25 as he allowed 3 runs without a hit and had 1 strikeout.

## There were others that were sent down to minor-league camp

The other players in the first round of options were *Richelson Pena*, *Zac Curtis* and *Andy Ibanez.*

*Richelson Pena*, 25, is a right-handed pitcher that pitched for both Frisco and Round Rock last year. Between he two, he had a combined record of 8-5 with a 3.38 earned run average.

## Zac Curtis

Was claimed off waiver from the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018\. This Spring he pitched 3 innings allowing 6 runs on 4 hits 2 walks and 1 strikeout. His earned run average is 18.00 with a WHIP of 2.00.

## Andy Ibanez

*Ibanez* will be 26 in April. He had a .300 batting average this Spring in 20 at bats with 2 runs batted in. He will likely start the season with Nashville.