Junior Fernandez News: Signs with Arizona as NRI

Published on January 31, 2026

Fernandez signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday and received an invitation to spring training.

Fernandez hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2022, but he turned in a 4.40 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 43 innings at Triple-A last season. The 28-year-old will likely remain a minor-league depth piece in 2026.