Veteran umpire Angel Hernandez is reportedly on the verge of retirement.
The 62-year-old umpire is expected to retire on Tuesday, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Hernandez and MLB reportedly spent the last few weeks “negotiating a financial settlement” before coming to an agreement over the weekend.
Hernandez last served as home plate umpire for a May 9 contest between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Ill. After the White Sox’ 3-2 victory, Hernandez left the crew and was replaced by second-year umpire Jacob Metz.
Hernandez has become one of the most high-profile umpires in the majors primarily for the wrong reasons. Hernandez has been known by fans and players alike for making some of the worst calls that have often gone completely viral on social media.
Hernandez appeared to be in even worse form this season, highlighted by one brutal sequence of calls during a Texas Rangers-Houston Astros game last month.
Hernandez has been an MLB umpire since 1993. He worked just 10 games last season due to a medical issue.