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James Wood hits a tiebreaking homer as the Nationals edge the White Sox 6-5

James Wood hit a tiebreaking solo homer in Washington’s three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Summoned to big leagues The Nationals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Impact Fernandez was claimed off waivers in August and now receives his first major-league opportunity since joining the Nationals organization. The 29-year-old has spent most of the season at the Triple-A level, where he's held a 4.17 ERA and 67:18 K:BB over 54 frames.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scooped up by Washington The Nationals claimed Fernandez off outright waivers from the Dodgers on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

Impact Though Fernandez will report to the Triple-A level with his new organization, he may not have to wait long to earn a call-up to a Nationals bullpen that's lacking in impact arms. Before the Dodgers expunged him from their 40-man roster Friday, Fernandez had been enjoying a productive run at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He allowed just one earned run in 15.1 innings over his final 14 appearances for the affiliate and compiled a 22:5 K:BB during that stretch.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scooped up by Washington The Nationals claimed Fernandez off outright waivers from the Dodgers on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Dodgers The Dodgers designated Fernandez for assignment Friday.

Impact The Dodgers claimed Buddy Kennedy off waivers from Toronto on Friday to compensate for Max Muncy (oblique) moving to the injured list, so Fernandez will end up as the roster casualty necessary to clear space on the 40-man roster. The 29-year-old has surrendered just one run and struck out 17 batters in 12.2 innings since being sent down to Triple-A in early July, which may help his chances of being claimed by another team off waivers.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Dodgers The Dodgers designated Fernandez for assignment Friday.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers call up reliever Alexis Díaz from minors over a month after acquiring him from the Reds

Alexis Díaz is back in the major leagues and ready to make his debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent back to minors The Dodgers optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Impact Fernandez gave up two earned runs in two innings Monday during his first MLB appearance since 2021. He'll now be sent back to Triple-A after just a day with the big-league club, though he will keep a spot on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. Alexis Diaz was recalled from Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta pitches 6 shutout innings and Brewers chase Yamamoto early in 9-1 rout of Dodgers

Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer in his first plate appearance with his new team, Freddy Peralta threw six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Los Angeles Dod...

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow Should Return From Injury To Start On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow should return from injury to start Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

JULY 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow Should Return From Injury To Start On Wednesday

Dodgers place Enrique Hernandez (elbow) on IL; Tyler Glasnow to return Wed. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed utility man Enrique Hernandez on the injured list due to left elbow inflammation among a host of roster moves...

JULY 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Added to roster The Dodgers selected Fernandez's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Impact Fernandez has posted a 4.08 ERA and 32:10 K:BB over 28.2 inning this season with Oklahoma City. If the 29-year-old gets into a game, it would be his first at the big-league level since 2021.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Announce Call Up of Flame-Throwing Reliever Ahead of Brewers Series The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to call up Julian Fernandez, a flame-throwing reliever who has not pitched in the Majors since 2021.

JULY 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Poised for promotion The Dodgers will call up Fernandez from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Monday's game in Milwaukee, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fernandez has collected a 4.08 ERA and 32:10 K:BB over 28.2 inning this season with Oklahoma City. The 29-year-old's only big-league experience came back in 2021, when he permitted eight runs over 6.2 frames in six appearances for the Rockies. Fernandez is not on the Dodgers' 40-man roster, which is currently full, so the club will need to free a spot.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp Fernandez was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Dodgers on Sunday.

Impact Fernandez will head to minor-league camp after participating in spring training as a non-roster invitee, surrendering seven runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two batters over 2.1 innings in three appearances with the Dodgers. The right-hander hasn't pitched in the United States since 2023 and he'll look to stick around the Dodgers minor-league system to start 2025.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives NRI pact with Dodgers The Dodgers signed Fernandez to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fernandez saw some brief action at the major-league level in 2021 but has toiled in the minors and Mexican League since then. The 29-year-old has been a hard thrower in the past and the Dodgers will see if they can harness that velocity.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Toronto Fernandez was released by Toronto on Thursday.

Impact Fernandez appeared in seven games with Triple-A Buffalo and struggled to a 10.61 ERA with a 5:4 K:BB in 9.1 innings. The right-hander last appeared in the majors with the Rockies in 2021. Fernandez is now free to sign with any other club.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Fernandez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Impact Fernandez was designated for assignment Saturday after spending the start of the year with Albuquerque, where he's struggled to a 9.47 ERA in 19 innings of relief. He'll remain at the same level going forward but will no longer be there as a member of the 40-man roster.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Fernandez was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez spent a day on the big-league roster in late April but didn't get into a game. His only big-league experience came last season, when he allowed eight runs in 6.2 innings of relief while striking out four batters and walking four.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Triple-A Fernandez was returned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Impact Fernandez served as Colorado's 29th man for its doubleheader against Detroit. He did not appear in either game, and he will now return to a relief role with Albuquerque. Across 6.2 innings this season, he has a 10.80 ERA and 4:4 K:BB.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 29th man Fernandez will be the 29th man on the roster for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Impact Fernandez will have a chance to pitch for the Rockies for the first time this season, and once the game concludes he will presumably rejoin Triple-A Albuquerque.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0

Miguel Cabrera needed only one at-bat on Saturday to deliver his long-awaited 3,000th career hit, quickly reaching the mark as the Detroit Tigers routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 i...

APRIL 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Reassigned to minor-league camp Fernandez was optioned to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Fernandez spent the majority of the 2021 season at Double and Triple-A, though he closed the campaign in the big-league bullpen. Despite a heavy fastball that averaged 99 mph, Fernandez managed only 42 strikeouts across 42.2 frames in the minors. Though he won't begin the season in the majors barring an injury to other relievers, Fernandez is likely to contribute in Colorado at some point.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves hit four homers in 9-2 victory over Rockies

Ozzie Albies homered on the first pitch of Ryan Feltner’s major league debut, and the Atlanta Braves added three more home runs in a 9-2 win over the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

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