Earlier today, the Yankees claimed OF Yanquiel Fernández off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
Fernández, 23, made his Major League debut in 2025 with Colorado, batting .225 (31-for-138) with 13R, 5 doubles, 4HR, 11RBI, 8BB and 1SF in 52 games. He appeared defensively in right field (19G/16GS) and left field (3G/1GS). Fernández also appeared in 64 games with Triple-A Albuquerque last season, hitting .284/.347/.502 (69-for-243) with 43R, 14 doubles, 13HR, 39RBI and 23BB. He played in 53G/GS in right field with the Isotopes.
Over parts of five minor league seasons in the Rockies organization (2021-25), the left-handed batter has hit .279/.336/.478 (506-for-1,816) with 268R, 113 doubles, 9 triples, 77HR, 338RBI, 151BB and 7SB in 469 games. He has appeared defensively in right field (396G/392GS) and at first base (1G/GS).
The Havana, Cuba, native was originally signed by the Colorado Rockies as a non-drafted free agent on July 12, 2019. Fernández was designated for assignment by Colorado on January 28, 2026.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have designated RHP Dom Hamel for assignment.