Availability
The Brewers acquired RHP Junior Fernandez from the Diamondbacks for cash considerations.
Fantasy Impact
Fernandez had been with Arizona on a minor league deal. He will likely report to Triple-A in the Brewers organization.
The Diamondbacks signed RHP Junior Fernandez to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact
Fernandez will add relief depth for the Diamondbacks organization.
The New York Mets signed Junior Fernandez to a minor league contract on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Fernandez was released by the Kansas City Royals on July 1 and has quickly found a new opportunity with the Mets. He posted a 4.93 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 38.1 innings, recording 53 strikeouts. He will report to Triple-A Syracuse.
The Royals reassigned Junior Fernández to minor league camp Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Fernández was among six players sent to minor league camp as part of Kansas City's latest roster cuts. The right-hander previously made 50 MLB appearances between 2019 and 2022 but spent 2023 in the minors before pitching in Japan last season. Now back in the U.S., Fernández will provide bullpen depth at Triple-A Omaha and could be a call-up option if the Royals need relief help during the season.
The Royals signed Junior Fernandez to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact
Fernandez last appeared in the MLB with the Pirates during the 2022 season where he made three appearances. He'll compete for a depth role in the Royals bullpen.