The Yankees have traded former vaunted outfield prospect Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians, the team announced Tuesday. In return, right-handed pitcher Cody Morris was sent to New York.
The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired RHP Cody Morris from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for OF Estevan Florial.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) December 26, 2023
The lefty-swinging Florial never managed to catch on with the big league club and was out of minor league options. In Cleveland, he figures to compete for a starting job alongside Myles Straw and Will Brennan.