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Yankees Claim Former Rockies Outfielder Off Waivers, DFA Dom Hamel
Yanquiel Fernandez, a 23-year-old left-handed outfielder with strong Triple-A stats, was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster while Dom Hamel was designated for assignment.
- On Feb. 4, 2026, the New York Yankees claimed outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and designated right-handed pitcher Dom Hamel for assignment.
- With spring training next week, the Yankees claimed Fernandez after being DFA'd by the Rockies on January 28, and designated Dom Hamel for assignment.
- Yanquiel Fernandez, 23, posted a.613 OPS in 52 MLB games last year and excelled in Triple‑A with a.284 average and an.849 OPS over 64 games.
- Dom Hamel now faces DFA waivers again after brief offseason stints, while the Yankees front office weighs investing in a right-handed corner outfielder or pitcher before spring camp.
- Over the past month the New York Yankees have made several small moves around the Cody Bellinger signing; Fernandez has one minor‑league option and faces a crowded outfield camp including Trent Grisham, Jasson Domínguez, and prospect Spencer Jones.
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Yankees claim former top prospect from Rockies
The Yankees continued to tweak the backend of their 40-man roster on Wednesday, claiming outfielder Yanquiel Fernández off waivers from the Rockies. Right-hander Dom Hamel, recently claimed off waivers himself, was designated for assignment to clear a spot for Fernández. A former top-100 prospect, the 23-year-old Fernández is a lefty-swinging corner outfielder, so he projects as a depth piece after the Yankees lost some Triple-A outfielders in r…
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