The New York Yankees have settled on 21 non-roster spring training invitees for 2019. One such player is prospect Esteval Florial.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, is the magical date when New York Yankees pitchers and catchers report to Tampa, Florida for the official commencement of the baseball work season.
Considering this is right around the corner, roster analyzation is necessary. Moreover, the dissection of which youngsters could surprise during the Grapefruit League must be realized.
Hello, Estevan Florial.
Florial, 21, is a Dominican Republic product whose name now represents the very best of the Bombers farm system. Splitting time between three clubs in 2018 (rookie level), Florial hit a cool .283 with six home runs and 35 runs batted in while swiping 16 bags.
New York announced its 21 total non-roster invitees on Friday. The names surrounding Florial include 13 who were signed to minor-league deals.
- LHP Rex Brothers
- OF Billy Burns
- LHP Danny Coulombe
- C Kellin Deglan
- C Francisco Diaz
- RHP Danny Farquhar
- RHP David Hale
- RHP Drew Hutchison
- RHP Brady Lail
- C Ryan Lavarnway
- OF Matt Lipka
- C Jorge Saez
- INF Giovanny Urshela
The other eight are current Yankee prospects looking to make noise across Florida this spring.
- OF Trey Amburgey
- LHP Nestor Cortes Jr.
- RHP Cale Coshow
- RHP Raynel Espinal
- OF Estevan Florial
- INF Mike Ford
- INF Kyle Holder
- RHP Michael King
Five were originally drafted by Brian Cashman and this front office suits.
The official spring training schedule kicks off on Feb. 23 when the team takes on the World Champion Boston Red Sox. Two days later, on Monday, Feb. 25 at 1:05 p.m. ET, the New York Yankees will christen George Steinbrenner field in 2019 against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Positional players report on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
