Junior Fernandez had one heck of a year. After beginning the 2019 season in A-Advanced Palm Beach, Fernandez found himself pitching in St. Louis by August after dominating hitters throughout the summer. While he struggled upon reaching the big leagues (5.40 ERA), some of Fernandez’s difficulties were likely overstated as he posted a 3.72 xFIP. So, the 2019 campaign can be regarded as an extremely successful season for Fernandez, whom the Cardinals left exposed to the Rule 5 Draft a season ago. It is remarkable that one season after every team passed on him (likely due to control and injury issues), Fernandez proved that he can handle a bullpen job.
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