The Yankees made big noise on Wednesday with the players they let go, moving on from Jacoby Ellsbury and Greg Bird. But one reason those decisions were made was to protect their prospects by placing them on the 40-man roster. Get to know them below.
OF Estevan Florial
Injuries have held back the highly regarded outfielder whom scouts have raved about as a five-tool prospect. The 21-year-old broke his wrist in spring training this year, one season after suffering a broken hamate bone. He slashed .237/.297/.383 in 74 games at Single-A Tampa, hitting eight home runs and driving in 38 runs.