DENVER — Livan Hernandez was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies from the Minnesota Twins today.

The former World Series MVP and two-time All-Star was 10-8 with a 5.48 ERA in 23 starts before the Twins designated him for assignment Friday to make roster room for Francisco Liriano.

Hernandez, a 33-year-old right-hander, spent his previous 13 seasons in the NL with Florida (1996-99), San Francisco (1999-02), Montreal/Washington (2003-06) and Arizona (2006-07).

The Rockies have had trouble filling the last two spots of their rotation. Jorge De Los Santos was optioned to Triple-A on Monday after two unimpressive starts, and Jorge De La Rosa has been inconsistent.

Colorado assumed the remainder of the $5 million, one-year contract Hernandez signed with Minnesota before this season.

Hernandez has allowed 199 hits, by far the most in the majors. Opponents are hitting .341 against him, highest in baseball against a qualifying pitcher. He has a 6.50 career ERA in 13 starts at Coors Field.

A day earlier, Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd acknowledged he was pursuing help for his rotation. Colorado entered Wednesday eight games behind first-place Arizona in the NL West.

"I will say we are looking for another starting pitcher," O'Dowd said.