This afternoon, the New York Yankees announced their first round of Spring Training roster cuts.
The team assigned a handful of players to minor league affiliates but didn’t send them to minor league camp. One of the Yankees’ top outfield prospects, Estevan Florial, was assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. Florial spent a lot of time there over the past few seasons and came into camp without any real chance to make the team.
Additionally, the Yankees optioned RHP Luis Gil to Double-A Somerset. Guil is the Yankees No. 4 prospect and will get his first taste of Double-A action this season.