New York Yankees updates/news: Roster cuts includes two top prospects, Gary Sanchez injury update

New York Yankees, Estevan Florial
Nov 3, 2018; Surprise, AZ, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial during the Arizona Fall League-All Star Game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees announced their first roster cuts of Spring Training on Monday, including right-hander, Albert Abreu, and five-tool player, Estevan Florial.

Florial, who has seen his stock drop significantly due to injuries the past few seasons, will fight to regain his form and climb the minor-league system in 2020. Both Abreu and Florial will drop down to Double-A Trenton. After posting dismal numbers in live-action this spring, Florial is quickly falling out of favor with the club and becoming a potential trade candidate moving forward.

Currently, Florial, 22, is considered the team’s No. 6 prospect by MLB Pipeline, failing five slots this offseason after being coined the top dog in 2019.

Who else was optioned by the New York Yankees?

High-A Tampa gained two solid righty pitchers, including Luis Gil and Luis Medina.  Triple-A gained Brooks Kriske, a right-handed pitcher.

Additionally, Domingo Acevedo and Alexander Vizcaino, both righty pitchers, will attend the Yankees’ minor-league camp. The Yanks mostly expected these cuts, but next week will be more critical as they shed veteran players with more experience. We could see some players hit the injured reserve to start the season, which would allow the Yankees to keep more reserve options on the active roster for the start of the 2020 season.