BLUE JAYS CLAIM FERNÁNDEZ

January 5th, 2023

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed RHP Junior Fernández off waivers from the New York Yankees.

Fernández, 25, appeared in 13 games with the Cardinals last season and three games with the Pirates, keeping a 2.41 ERA. The 6-3, 215 lb. righty was claimed off waivers by the Yankees in November. The Santo Domingo Centro, DR, native was signed as an international free agent by St. Louis in 2014 and made his Major League debut with the club in 2019. Fernández has pitched in 50 career big-league games, posting a 1-1 record and a 5.17 ERA.