NEW YORK -- Orlando Hernandez, who pitched merely 9 2/3 innings in the final seven weeks of the season because of foot problems, underwent surgery to remove a bunion on the second toe on his right foot on Friday.
Hernandez made two starts, each lasting three innings, after Aug. 25. He was bothered by a sprain of the right foot as well as the bunion which, the Mets said, became an issue after the sprain prompted the veteran to favor the foot and change his mechanics.
Dr. William Hamilton performed the surgery on Hernandez, who is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
El Duque had a 9-5 record and 3.72 ERA in 27 games -- 24 starts and 147 2/3 innings. He allowed 109 hits and 64 struck out 28. His ERA increased by 65 points after his victory against the Dodgers on Aug. 25. The Mets won 16 of his 24 starts.
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