Nationals Claim Julian Fernandez

Julian Fernández claimed by National League team after Dodgers DFA

The Washington Nationals claimed Julian Fernández off waivers two days after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Nationals optioned Fernández to Triple-A Rochester. Fernández was DFA’d in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Buddy Kennedy, who the Dodgers claimed off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Kennedy as immediately added onto the Dodgers’ active roster due to Max Muncy going on the 10-day injured lis…

Nationals Claim Julian Fernandez

The Nationals have claimed right-hander Julian Fernandez off waivers from the Dodgers, per a club announcement. The Nationals had a 40-man roster vacancy and optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Rochester, so no corresponding moves were necessary. Fernandez had been designated for assignment by the Dodgers last week to make room for Buddy Kennedy on their 40-man roster. Fernandez, 29, made his big league debut with the Rockies back in 2021. He surrend…