Juan Yepez

Juan Yepez has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact

Yepez passed through waivers after the Nationals designated him for assignment last week. He will remain in the Nationals organization.

The Nationals designated 1B Juan Yepez for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Washington needed to open a roster spot after calling up prospect Brady House. Yepez will head to the waiver wire.

The Nationals are set to option Juan Yepez to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, per team updates, after a lackluster spring performance.

Fantasy Impact

Yepez’s .244/.292/.267 in 48 Grapefruit League plate appearances this spring falls short of an Opening Day spot Thursday, despite a .764 OPS in 249 PA last year, eyeing everyday play in Rochester at multiple positions. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on a 2025 call-up to Washington’s lineup if he rebounds in the minors.

Juan Yepez has been working out primarily at third base early in spring training, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post. While he played the position frequently in the minors and made three starts there with the Cardinals in 2022, he has not played third base in a game setting since then.

Fantasy Impact

The Nationals currently lack a clear starter at third base, making Yepez’s positional work worth monitoring. However, given his defensive limitations, it remains a long shot that he will earn regular playing time at the hot corner. If he continues to see reps and impresses in camp, he could emerge as a depth option, but for now, he remains off the fantasy radar outside of deep leagues.

Juan Yepez went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI as the Nationals trounced the Phillies 9-1.

Fantasy Impact

His performance today, marked by consistent contact and run production, underscores his solid season, where he's maintained a .290 batting average over 60 games. Yepez's ability to contribute across multiple categories, despite a lack of power numbers with only six homers, makes him a valuable asset in deeper fantasy leagues. His low strikeout rate and decent wOBA suggest he can be a reliable source of average and runs, though his limited power and speed cap his ceiling.