The Orioles have added another left-handed arm to their bullpen competition for Spring Training. They acquired Darwinzon Hernandez on Wednesday in a trade with the Red Sox, who will receive cash considerations.

Hernandez, who spent his first four big league seasons in Boston, will be looking to have a bounceback season in 2023. The 26-year-old posted a 21.60 ERA in seven appearances for the Red Sox last year, while also recording a 5.73 ERA in 23 games (seven starts) at Triple-A Worcester.

However, Hernandez has had previous success in the Majors. His best showing came in 2021, when he posted a 3.38 ERA in 48 appearances.

A native of Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, Hernandez was signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent in 2013. He pitched in their Minor League system from 2014-18, before getting called up to the big leagues for the first time in April 2019.

Hernandez isn¡¯t a lock to make Baltimore¡¯s Opening Day roster this year. But he gives the club additional left-handed depth in its relief corps. That was important following last week¡¯s news that southpaw Nick Vespi underwent hernia surgery, though the Orioles anticipate him being ready for the early part of the 2023 season.

The only left-handed reliever who is a lock to make the O¡¯s out of camp is setup man Cionel P¨¦rez. There¡¯s a decent chance that Keegan Akin will also be part of the bullpen. DL Hall, Baltimore¡¯s No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and Bruce Zimmermann are also candidates to pitch in relief if neither lands a rotation spot.

Hernandez is the second relief pitcher who the Orioles have added this offseason. They also signed right-hander Mychal Givens to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2024.

In order to make room for Hernandez on the 40-man roster, Baltimore designated first baseman Lewin D¨ªaz for assignment. Since Nov. 15, the 26-year-old D¨ªaz has been DFA¡¯d five times, including twice by the Orioles.