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Report: Yankees Designate Recent Waiver Claim Yanquiel Fernández for Assignment

Reports describe a 40-man reset, likely followed by an attempt to outright the 23-year-old.

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 1: Detail view of the New York Yankees logo on an equipment bag prior to a spring training game against the Houston Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 1, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Independent journalist Francys Romero reported the DFA on Monday, and the Yankees had not announced the move or a corresponding transaction.
  • The decision comes five days after New York claimed Fernández off waivers from the Rockies.
  • MLB Trade Rumors linked the reported DFA to the need to open a roster spot to finalize a reported Paul Goldschmidt re-signing.
  • Fernández struggled in his 2025 debut with Colorado, hitting .225/.265/.348 with four home runs and about a 30% strikeout rate in 147 plate appearances.
  • Coverage indicates the Yankees will try to pass him through waivers to retain depth, noting he has one minor-league option remaining and can be traded or waived within five days.