Nationals' Julian Fernandez: Scooped up by Washington
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The Nationals claimed Fernandez off outright waivers from the Dodgers on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.
Though Fernandez will report to the Triple-A level with his new organization, he may not have to wait long to earn a call-up to a Nationals bullpen that's lacking in impact arms. Before the Dodgers expunged him from their 40-man roster Friday, Fernandez had been enjoying a productive run at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He allowed just one earned run in 15.1 innings over his final 14 appearances for the affiliate and compiled a 22:5 K:BB during that stretch.
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Dodgers' Julian Fernandez: DFA'd by Dodgers
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The Dodgers designated Fernandez for assignment Friday.
The Dodgers claimed Buddy Kennedy off waivers from Toronto on Friday to compensate for Max Muncy (oblique) moving to the injured list, so Fernandez will end up as the roster casualty necessary to clear space on the 40-man roster. The 29-year-old has surrendered just one run and struck out 17 batters in 12.2 innings since being sent down to Triple-A in early July, which may help his chances of being claimed by another team off waivers.
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Dodgers' Julian Fernandez: Sent back to minors
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The Dodgers optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Fernandez gave up two earned runs in two innings Monday during his first MLB appearance since 2021. He'll now be sent back to Triple-A after just a day with the big-league club, though he will keep a spot on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. Alexis Diaz was recalled from Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
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Dodgers' Julian Fernandez: Added to roster
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The Dodgers selected Fernandez's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.
Fernandez has posted a 4.08 ERA and 32:10 K:BB over 28.2 inning this season with Oklahoma City. If the 29-year-old gets into a game, it would be his first at the big-league level since 2021.
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Dodgers' Julian Fernandez: Poised for promotion
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The Dodgers will call up Fernandez from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Monday's game in Milwaukee, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Fernandez has collected a 4.08 ERA and 32:10 K:BB over 28.2 inning this season with Oklahoma City. The 29-year-old's only big-league experience came back in 2021, when he permitted eight runs over 6.2 frames in six appearances for the Rockies. Fernandez is not on the Dodgers' 40-man roster, which is currently full, so the club will need to free a spot.
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Dodgers' Julian Fernandez: Sent to minor-league camp
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Fernandez was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Dodgers on Sunday.
Fernandez will head to minor-league camp after participating in spring training as a non-roster invitee, surrendering seven runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two batters over 2.1 innings in three appearances with the Dodgers. The right-hander hasn't pitched in the United States since 2023, and he'll look to stick around the Dodgers minor-league system to start 2025.
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Dodgers' Julian Fernandez: Receives NRI pact with Dodgers
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The Dodgers signed Fernandez to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Fernandez saw some brief action at the major-league level in 2021 but has toiled in the minors and Mexican League since then. The 29-year-old has been a hard thrower in the past and the Dodgers will see if they can harness that velocity.
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Julian Fernandez: Released by Toronto
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Fernandez was released by Toronto on Thursday.
Fernandez appeared in seven games with Triple-A Buffalo and struggled to a 10.61 ERA with a 5:4 K:BB in 9.1 innings. The right-hander last appeared in the majors with the Rockies in 2021. Fernandez is now free to sign with any other club.
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Blue Jays' Julian Fernandez: Cut from major-league camp
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Fernandez was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Blue Jays on Monday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Fernandez gave up six runs in five innings this spring. The 27-year-old throws hard but has yet to find his footing at the major-league level.
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Blue Jays' Julian Fernandez: Joins Toronto on MiLB deal
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Fernandez signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Fernandez spent the 2022 campaign at the Triple-A level with the Rockies and had a 6.63 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 65:32 K:BB across 57 innings. The 27-year-old touches 100 mph with his fastball but has struggled with control throughout his minor-league career.
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Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Clears waivers
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Fernandez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Fernandez was designated for assignment Saturday after spending the start of the year with Albuquerque, where he's struggled to a 9.47 ERA in 19 innings of relief. He'll remain at the same level going forward but will no longer be there as a member of the 40-man roster.
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Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Designated for assignment
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Fernandez was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Saturday.
Fernandez spent a day on the big-league roster in late April but didn't get into a game. His only big-league experience came last season, when he allowed eight runs in 6.2 innings of relief while striking out four batters and walking four.
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Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Headed to Triple-A
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Fernandez was returned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Fernandez served as Colorado's 29th man for its doubleheader against Detroit. He did not appear in either game, and he will now return to a relief role with Albuquerque. Across 6.2 innings this season, he has a 10.80 ERA and 4:4 K:BB.
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Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Serving as 29th man
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Fernandez will be the 29th man on the roster for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Tigers.
Fernandez will have a chance to pitch for the Rockies for the first time this season, and once the game concludes he will presumably rejoin Triple-A Albuquerque.
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Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Moved to minor-league camp
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Fernandez was optioned to minor-league camp Sunday.
Fernandez spent the majority of the 2021 season at Double and Triple-A, though he closed the campaign in the big-league bullpen. Despite a heavy fastball that averaged 99 mph, Fernandez managed only 42 strikeouts across 42.2 frames in the minors. Though he won't begin the season in the majors barring an injury to other relievers, Fernandez is likely to contribute in Colorado at some point.
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Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Gets call to big leagues
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The Rockies selected Fernandez's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
After having not appeared in affiliated ball since the 2017 season, Fernandez impressed the Colorado brass between stops at Albuquerque and Double-A Hartford this season. Across 42.2 innings in the minors, Fernandez submitted a 2.53 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 42:16 K:BB. The Rockies will likely give him a look in a middle-relief role in his first taste of big-league action, but given the lack of quality options atop the bullpen depth chart, Fernandez could quickly rise in the pecking order if he excels in his initial appearances.
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Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Available in relief Tuesday
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Fernandez (elbow) is listed as an available option out of the Colorado bullpen for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Fernandez hasn't seen any action in affiliated ball since 2018 spring training, as he's spent the better part of two years recovering from Tommy John surgery. Now seemingly healthy again, the 24-year-old is attending Rockies camp as a non-roster invitee. Considering he's never pitched above the Low-A level and has missed the past two seasons, Fernandez could open the campaign at a lower-level affiliate.
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Rockies' Julian Fernandez: Returns to Rockies
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Fernandez (elbow) was returned to the Rockies on Saturday.
Fernandez was plucked by the Giants from the Rockies in the Rule 5 draft back in December of 2017. He suffered an elbow injury prior to the 2018 regular season and has spent the entire time since then recovering from Tommy John surgery, first with the Giants and then with the Marlins after being claimed off waivers in November of 2018. Since he didn't spend any time on a big-league roster within two years of being drafted, he's now back in Colorado per Rule 5 rules.
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Marlins' Julian Fernandez: Shut down from throwing
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Fernandez has been shut down from throwing after experiencing right elbow discomfort, Wells Dusenbury of the Sun Sentinel reports.
Fernandez is headed for further evaluation following this setback. He underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2018 and had progressed to live batting practice prior to feeling discomfort in his repaired elbow. Fernandez is currently without a timetable for his return.
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Marlins' Julian Fernandez: Throwing to live batters
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Fernandez (elbow) will throw a live 20-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
This is another good sign for Fernandez, who tossed a side session earlier in the week. He'll get his first look at live hitters since undergoing Tommy John surgery just over a year ago.
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