New York -- The New York Mets have released journeyman right-hander Livan Hernandez to make room on for left-handed reliever Billy Wagner.
Hernandez, 34, lost his last three starts, surrendering at least five runs in each while pitching no longer than 5 1/3 innings. His record was 7-8 with a 5.47 ERA in 23 starts (135 innings) following a 5-1 opening.
"I have the utmost respect for Livan," Mets Manager Jerry Manuel told Newsday. "I had a great relationship with him throughout. We just felt it was time to move in a different direction."
