Washington Nationals' Livan Hernandez makes a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Washington Nationals pitcher Livan Hernandez reacts after Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp hit into a double play in the first inning during their MLB National League baseball game in Washington September 22, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Clement (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Washington Nationals' Livan Hernandez lays down a bunt while trying to execute a squeeze play with the bases loaded in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in San Diego. Hernandez ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Livan Hernandez reacts after being taken out of the baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning in New York, Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. Hernandez lasted 5 1/3 innings, giving up ...