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Yankees Outright Outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez
Fernandez was recently claimed off waivers from the Rockies.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The New York Yankees have sent outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez to their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after designating him for assignment last week. Fernandez was claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies just prior to being outrighted.
Why it matters
Roster moves like this are common in baseball as teams evaluate their options and make adjustments to their 40-man rosters during the offseason and spring training. Fernandez will now report to the Yankees' minor league camp as he looks to earn a spot on the major league roster.
The details
The Yankees announced that they have outrighted Yanquiel Fernandez to their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Fernandez was recently claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies, but was then designated for assignment by the Yankees last week. He will now report to the Yankees' minor league spring training camp as he looks to make the major league roster.
- Fernandez was claimed off waivers from the Rockies last week.
- The Yankees designated Fernandez for assignment last week.
- The Yankees have now outrighted Fernandez to their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The players
Yanquiel Fernandez
An outfielder who was recently claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees from the Colorado Rockies.
New York Yankees
The Major League Baseball team that has outrighted Yanquiel Fernandez to their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
What’s next
Fernandez will now report to the Yankees' minor league spring training camp as he looks to earn a spot on the major league roster.
The takeaway
Roster moves like this are common in baseball as teams evaluate their options and make adjustments to their 40-man rosters during the offseason and spring training.
