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.
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