The Yankees on Wednesday claimed outfielder 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, 4 HR, 11 RBIs, 8 BB and 1 SF 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 43 R, 14 doubles, 13 HR, 39 RBIs and 23 BB. He played in 53G/GS in right field with the Isotopes.
As recently as 2024, Fernández was the No. 3 prospect in Colorado’s system.
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 268 R, 113 doubles, 9 triples, 77 HR, 338 RBIs, 151 BB and 7 SB 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.
