Julian Fernández - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nationals Release Right-Handed Reliever Following His DFA The Washington Nationals made an interesting roster move on Wednesday. Their team account announced the release of right-handed pitcher Juli...

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

Cut loose by Nationals The Nationals released Fernandez (undisclosed) on Wednesday.

Impact Fernandez had been booted from the 40-man roster last week and has now been cut loose after clearing waivers. The righty had been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Rochester with an undisclosed injury, and it's unclear when he might be ready to pitch again.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Designiated for assignment The Nationals designated Fernandez (undisclosed for assignment Friday.

Impact The right-hander has been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Rochester with an unspecified injury for nearly a month, and he's now lost his place on the 40-man roster. Fernandez made three appearances with Washington early this season and gave up one earned runs with a 3:2 K:BB across four innings.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Rochester placed Fernandez on its 7-day injured list May 14 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact The 31-year-old reliever made three appearances for the Nationals back in late April but has otherwise spent the entire season at Rochester, with whom he's turned in a 3.27 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB in 11 innings across 13 appearances. Since he hasn't appeared in a game in over a month, Fernandez could require a rehab assignment in the lower minors before returning to the Triple-A bullpen.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.

Impact Fernandez has appeared in two games since getting called up to Washington on Monday, allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one batter over two innings. The 30-year-old reliever will now head back to the minors, where he owns a 4.70 ERA through 7.2 frames, though he could be invited back to the big leagues later in the year if/when the Nationals need bullpen help.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games

JR Ritchie allowed a home run to James Wood on his first major league pitch, then rebounded to allow one more run over seven innings and lead the Atlanta Braves over the Washington...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Moves up to majors The Nationals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Impact He'll be taking the spot in the bullpen previously occupied by lefty Andrew Alvarez, who was optioned to Rochester after tossing 4.1 innings of long relief in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Giants. Fernandez, 30, had posted a 4.70 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 7.2 innings with the Triple-A club this season and is likely to be ticketed for low-leverage work while he's up with Washington.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact The right-hander closed last season in Washington's bullpen after being claimed off waivers from the Dodgers in August, making three appearances during the final week of the season. Fernandez was unable to secure a place on the Opening Day roster after he surrendered five runs with a 5:3 K:BB over five innings during spring training.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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

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Ritchie allows HR on first big league pitch, then leads Braves over Nats 7-2 for 8th win in 9 games

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

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

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

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