Diamondback fans seem to be quite happy with the news as Fernandez has some great velocity and whiff rates despite not pitching in the MLB since the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The #DBacks have signed RHP Junior Fernandez to a minor league contract!! Big VELO & whiff rates, these are the upside RP signings the #DBacks need to take a ton of flyers on!
Fernandez' time with the Blue Jays organization did not last very long as he was claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees in December 2022 and would end up being released in August 2023 after spending the season in Triple-A.
In his last season in the MLB, Fernandez put up some solid numbers as he finished with a 2.41 ERA in 18.2 innings pitched with 14 strike outs in a total of 16 games.
Over the last couple of years, Fernandez has dealt with some consistency issues which is why he has yet to be called back up to the MLB as he finished with a 4.40 ERA last season in Triple-A.