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Yankees News: Jacoby Ellsbury Released, Greg Bird DFA'd to Clear 40-Man Spots

The New York Yankees released outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury while designating Greg Bird and Nestor Cortes Jr. for assignment Wednesday.

The moves cleared space to add seven players to the 40-man roster, including top prospects Deivi Garcia and Estevan Florial, protecting them from potentially being taken in December's Rule 5 draft.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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