Junior Fernandez

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.

Junior Fernandez earned his third win of the season Monday, pitching 7 1/3 innings of one run ball

Fantasy Impact

Fernandez shows great strike out potential but needs to work on his command and control. He's still a few years away from the majors, but he's an up and coming player to watch.