Elieser Hernandez: Becomes free agent

Hernandez elected to become a free agent Monday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

The Mets attempted to outright Hernandez to their Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse, but the pitcher has refused the assignment and will instead test out free agency. He ended the season on the injured list with a pectoral injury and it's not clear what his current health situation is.