Blue Jays Designate Pitcher For Assignment; Claimed Him Off Waivers A Week Ago

That didn't take long.

After being claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees last week, the Toronto Blue Jays have designated pitcher Junior Fernandez for assignment.

OFFICIAL: We've acquired RHP Zach Thompson from the Pirates in exchange for OF Chavez Young.

To make room, RHP Junior Fernández has been designated for assignment. pic.twitter.com/j8k5X44cXo

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) January 10, 2023

The flame-throwing pitcher posted a strong 2.41 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts over 18.2 innings of work last season with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Unfortunately, the twenty-five-year-old has dealt with command issues his whole career, so that will be something the Blue Jays will have to work with.

In the minors last season, Fernandez posted a 4.87 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts across 44.1 innings of work.

There will likely be some interest in Fernandez on the waiver wire.
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