Darwinzon Hernández is aiming to return to MLB this winter after 3 1/2 seasons in Japan.

Hernández had a 5.06 ERA and a 133/73 K/BB in 85 1/3 innings as a major leaguer for the Red Sox from 2019-22 before signing with Softbank in 2023. He’s been an excellent setup man since, particularly in posting a 1.48 ERA and a 52/16 K/BB in 42 2/3 innings last season. The left-hander turns 30 next month.