an amphetamine-based substance. However, the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball announced on Friday, October 17, 2008 that it had withdrawn the suspension of the former Astros' starting pitcher because it was a first offense. The Commissioner’s Office also issued a brief statement to clarify that Hernandez's June 12, 2008 positive test for an amphetamine based substance under the Minor League Drug Prevention Program "shall not constitute a violation," and that Hernandez would not be subject to disciplinary action. On December 22, , Hernandez signed with the Samsung Lions in South Korea's Korea Baseball Organization, but he sought and was issued his release on July 9, 2009. References External links 1978 births Living people Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in South Korea Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Dominican Republic sportspeople in doping cases Houston Astros players Indianapolis Indians players Kansas City Royals players KBO League pitchers Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Omaha Royals players Pawtucket Red Sox players Samsung Lions players Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees players Sportspeople from Santo Domingo Round Rock Express players Wichita Wranglers players