Original Washington Nationals pitching ace Livan Hernandez has been re-signed to the teams, approximately a week after he was released by the New York Mets. Hernandez holds the franchise high mark for accumulated pitching wins in the post-Montreal era though he wasn't nearly as successful upon leaving the Nationals in 2007.
Hernandez's second stint won't be as key to the Nationals this time out with the team already eliminated from even theoretical postseason contention. The Washington Times relayed word from general manager Mike Rizzo that Hernandez will be used mainly to help spell the arms of the younger Nats' pitching staff.
The Nationals aren't wasting time bringing Hernandez into action with the veteran already slotted as the starting pitcher for Wednesday evening's outing at the Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m., MASN, WFED/1500).Labels: livan hernandez, pro baseball, sports, washington nationals
