Jose Fernandez, the youngest player on the Diamondbacks’ 40-man roster at 22, was added to protect him from the Rule 5 draft after a solid season with the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles, where he batted .272 with 17 home runs. Despite his apparent offensive improvement, his performance was bolstered by Amarillo’s hitter-friendly environment, ranking first among minor-league parks. Transitioning to shortstop from third base, he faced challenges, committing 22 errors in 104 games. While not expected to reach the majors immediately, his addition to the 40-man indicates the team’s interest in his development.
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