Throughout the course of a major league season there is a near steady flow of minor league players coming and going from any given team. Injuries, poor performance at the major league level, needs of the roster or outstanding performance by the minor leaguer can all generate a move. While not all of the players moving up and down are noted prospects, many are. This year the Yankees have received limited help from the minor league system, and are currently on pace to not graduate any prospects from their minor league system during the 2021 campaign.
The rules on how a prospect graduates from an organization’s top prospect list vary depending on the list.