The Yankees announced a few more spring training roster cuts during their Monday afternoon game against the Phillies, and with the news came the end of one of the abbreviated camp’s most compelling stories.
Former top prospect Manny Bañuelos was in Yankees camp for the first time since 2014. He was hoping to make the Opening Day roster in the back of the bullpen after years of bouncing around various MLB organizations and international clubs. Bañuelos pitched well in spring, but evidently, he didn’t show enough to merit a spot on the 40-man. When asked him on today’s YES broadcast, manager Aaron Boone did say that he’ll start tomorrow spring finale and that he’s at least earned future consideration, so there is that.