Right-hander Colten Brewer has opted out of his minor league deal with the Yankees to explore other opportunities, after posting solid numbers in Triple-A and some experience in the majors, making him a potential target for teams seeking pitching depth.
The New York Yankees have designated outfielder Estevan Florial for assignment to make room for pitcher Colten Brewer. Florial has struggled with strikeouts throughout his career and hit .850 with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last season. The Yankees have seven days to trade Florial or put him on waivers. Brewer was acquired from the Rays for cash considerations and has struggled in 81 appearances over parts of four seasons in the majors.
The New York Yankees have designated outfielder Estevan Florial for assignment to make room for right-hander Colten Brewer on the big league roster. Florial, once one of the game’s top prospects, is unlikely to pass through waivers unclaimed, and the Yankees could look to trade him before he’s exposed to waivers. The 25-year-old outfielder has hit well in the minors but struggled in the majors, hitting just .185/.302/.278 over 63 plate appearances. The Yankees will remove Florial from the roster to make room for Brewer, who was acquired from the Rays in exchange for cash last week.
The New York Yankees have designated outfielder Estevan Florial for assignment as they add pitcher Colten Brewer to the active roster. Florial's removal from the roster had to come via DFA as he is out of minor league options. The 25-year-old's injuries have limited him virtually every season of his career, preventing him from getting the high-level game reps necessary to fully develop his impressive tools.
The New York Yankees have designated outfielder Estevan Florial for assignment and promoted reliever Colten Brewer to the majors. Florial, a former top prospect, has struggled with injuries and has only appeared in 30 big-league games, posting a .185/.302/.278 slash line. The move comes after the Yankees added veteran outfielder Franchy Cordero to the mix earlier this week. Brewer, acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays, figures to pitch in lower-leverage situations for the time being.
The New York Yankees have designated outfielder Estevan Florial for assignment and signed right-hander Colten Brewer to a Major League contract, adding him to the active roster. Florial struggled against big-league pitching and had no minor-league options remaining. The move was hinted at by manager Aaron Boone before the Opening Day game.