Yankees Outfielder Loses 40-Man Roster Spot, Stays in New York
Summary
The New York Yankees have moved outfielder Yanquiel Fernández to their Triple-A team after he cleared waivers. Fernández joined the Yankees from the Colorado Rockies where he played 52 games in his rookie season.Key Facts
- The Yankees moved Yanquiel Fernández to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after clearing waivers.
- Fernández was claimed by the Yankees on February 4.
- He made his major league debut last season with the Colorado Rockies.
- Fernández played 52 games as a rookie with a .225 batting average, four home runs, and a .613 OPS.
- He was previously ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Rockies' farm system.
- The Rockies decided not to keep Fernández despite having a minor-league option left.
- The Yankees see Fernández as a potential backup power hitter or trade option for the future.
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