The Braves have designated veteran pitcher Livan Hernandez for assignment, likely ending his run with his eighth different franchise.
The veteran right-hander was 1-1 with a 4.94 ERA in 18 relief appearances for the Braves. The 37-year-old gave up a nine runs combined over his last two appearances -- giving up four runs on six hits in three innings on May 27 against the Nationals and five runs on seven hits in 1 2/3 innings against the Blue Jays last Sunday.
The team recalled Kris Medlen from Triple-A Gwinnett in time for Friday's game against the Orioles.
Hernandez, originally from Cuba, has had one of the more interesting careers in recent memory, pitching for the Marlins, Giants, Expos, Nationals, Diamondbacks, Twins, Rockies, Mets and Braves.
The Braves now have 10 days to trade him, release him or send him to the minors, but he's only headed to the minors if he agrees to go. Atlanta signed Hernandez in March after he was released by the Astros. Hernandez has a career record of 175-177 with a 4.40 ERA. Last season he started 29 games for the Nationals, going 8-13 with a 4.47 ERA. While his stint with the Braves didn't work out, it'd hardly be a surprise to see him pop up with another team soon. If Jamey Moyer can't get a second chance, there's no reason a youngster like Hernandez won't.
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