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The Yankees are designating outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment just five days after claiming him off waivers from the Rockies, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 5

Yankees claim outfielder, DFAs pitcher with latest roster moves

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. In a corresponding move to accommodate Fernandez, the team designated right-handed pitcher Dom Hamel for assignment, opening a spot on the 40-man roster.

New York Yankees News / Sport Relay / February 4

Yankees Claim Yanquiel Fernández off Waivers

The New York Yankees shook up their roster 16 days before spring training gets underway, claiming outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / February 4

Yankees News & Buzz: Grading the ‘run it back’ strategy; Yanks claim Yanquiel Fernandez off waivers, more

It’s hard to grade the New York Yankees‘ offseason with so little movement, but the organization did bring back some key people and opened up opportunities for promising players.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

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MLB News / Empire Sports Media / February 4

Yankees claim outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez off waivers from Rockies

Brian Cashman has clearly decided that if he can’t find value in the bargain bin of the American League, he’s going to go mining in the Rocky Mountains.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / February 4

Yankees Claim Former Rockies No. 3 Prospect

In a world where the New York Yankees were looking for a right-handed outfielder, they just claimed a lefty. Left-handed outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez was claimed by the Yankees on February 4.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 28

Rockies Trade Chivilli & Acquire Julien: What to Make of Moves

The Rockies have been busier this winter, or at least more active than past offseasons. On January 28, the Rockies made two trades. Colorado shipped out Angel Chivilli to New York for infielder T.J.

Yanquiel Fernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Rockies To Designate Yanquiel Fernandez For Assignment

The Rockies are designating former top outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Between the Fernandez DFA and this morning’s trade of right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli to the Yankees (in exchange for non-roster first baseman T.J.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 18

2025 MLB Farm Review: Colorado Rockies

It’s a new era in Colorado, as the Rockies’ front office received a major overhaul after the team finished with the worst record in 2025. That new group will have major assets to work with, including two big power-hitting first-round picks, plus some intriguing arms in the system.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Rockies shuffle roster in a series of transactions

The Rockies announced a series of roster moves Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / July 1

What to Expect from Rockies Outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez

Amidst a potentially record-breaking season, the Rockies have given several of their notable prospects a look this season. The next one to get his shot is Rockies outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez, the 22-year-old who showed immense home run prowess across his Minor League career.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / March 4

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies endured a difficult 2024 season, as the team finished last in the NL West with a 61-101 record. Colorado’s in the midst of a massive rebuild, and that effort will continue into 2025.