Yankees announce first wave of spring roster cuts

Earlier today, the Yankees announced their first wave of significant roster cuts. In total, seven players received reassignments on Monday morning.

The club optioned Brooks Kriske, a right-handed pitcher, to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Outfielder Estevan Florial and right-hander Albert Abreu, meanwhile, head to Double-A Trenton. The High-A Tampa squad adds two impressive right-handed pitchers in Luis Gil and Luis Medina. Lastly, Domingo Acevedo and Alexander Vizcaino, both righties as well, go to the team’s minor-league camp.

This wave of roster moves follows a slow drip of reassignments over the last week. The club previously optioned catchers Kellin Deglan and Wyston Sawyer to minor-league camp, and right-handers Miguel Yajure and Nick Nelson to Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Scranton, respectively.

Gil, 21, ranked as the team’s fifth-best prospect according to MLB Pipeline. He appeared in three games, logging four innings with the club this spring. He struck out five batters, but also walked three and allowed a run.

Florial, 22, likely represents the most familiar name for fans. MLB Pipeline considers him the team’s number six prospect. The outfielder went 3-for-17 this spring, with a double, a home run, and four RBI. He also struck out six times.

There we no surprises in this round of cuts; they lined up consistently with our Making the Team Meter. The next week could bring some interesting shakeups though, as the roster picture starts to get a little clearer.