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Yankees DFA former Rockies top prospect with 77 MiLB home runs
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Just five days after claiming him off waivers from the Colorado Rockies , the New York Yankees have designated outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment.
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Francys Romero reported Fernandez's DFA news on X on Monday afternoon. The Yankees have not officially announced the transaction.
Fernandez, 23, was a former top prospect with the Rockies and made his Major League debut last season, hitting .225/.265/.348 with four home runs and a .613 OPS in 147 plate appearances.
How can Fernandez remain with the Yankees?
New York can stash Fernandez as outfield depth at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre if he goes unclaimed on the waiver wire.
Even if the Yankees hadn't decided to DFA the left-handed hitter, the opportunity for playing time in the Majors would have been infrequent. As the AL East club's roster is currently constructed, Aaron Judge , Cody Bellinger , and Trent Grisham will be the starting outfield unit.
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Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones are the top candidates to be the fourth outfielder, but utility men Oswaldo Cabrera and Amed Rosario have also spent time on the grass.
