The offseason is in full swing: the GM Meetings are completed, and the Winter Meetings are around the corner. Some pitchers and catchers have signed, and most recently, Rule 5 eligible players have been added to their respective 40-man rosters, creating some buzz throughout the league.
The Yankees’ addition of seven players resulted in the release of Jacoby Ellsbury, while Greg Bird and Nestor Cortes Jr. were designated for assignment. The Yankees now have a full 40-man roster, meaning if they currently wanted to sign a free agent, someone on the roster would need to be dropped.