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RHP Hernandez signs with Astros

The Sports Xchange

February 12, 2015 at 5:11 pm.

Formerly known as Fausto Carmona, Hernandez is a nine-year veteran with a 67-93 career record and a 4.60 ERA for the Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, Phillies and Dodgers. Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Astros signed right-hander Roberto Hernandez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training on Thursday.

The 34-year-old Hernandez pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers last year, logging a combined 8-11 record with a 4.10 ERA in 165 innings.

Formerly known as Fausto Carmona, Hernandez is a nine-year veteran with a 67-93 career record and a 4.60 ERA for the Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, Phillies and Dodgers.

Hernandez was selected for the All-Star Game in 2010.