The New York Mets acquired Hernandez from Arizona on Wednesday in exchange for reliever Jorge Julio. Hernandez spent his first seven seasons with the New York Yankees and then the Chicago White Sox, but has struggled in his first season in the National League. The right-hander had a 2-4 record with a 6.11 ERA in nine starts for the Diamondbacks. Hernandez, listed as 36 years old, was told he might start this weekend against Florida.
(Updated 5/25/2006)

Analysis: Hernandez will be a welcome addition to the Mets, who have struggled to round out their rotation. He is a proven postseason pitcher, who helped lead the White Sox toward their World Series title last season before being traded to Arizona in the offseason. Hernandez is 72-53 during his career with a 4.20 ERA and 9-3 in the postseason with a 2.55 ERA.