The Yankees have made some roster changes in an attempt to trim their roster down to 25. The Yanks optioned OF Greg Golson to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Golson is a Minor League veteran who was on New York's playoff roster last postseason due to his strong defense in the outfield. He had a chance to break camp with the team due to that defense, but his chances were severely reduced by the presence of OF/DH Andruw Jones, a ten-time Gold Glove Award winner. Should CF Curtis Granderson start the season on the disabled list, Golson would likely be the first person recalled to replace him on the 25-man roster. He is still on the 40-man roster.
The Yankees also claimed LHP Jose Ortegano on waivers from the Atlanta Braves and optioned him to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It is unclear how he fits into New York's plans. Ortegano is on the 40-man roster.
The Yankees also reassigned C Jose Gil, IF Jorge Vazquez, and OF Jordan Parraz to Minor League camp. Gil is a prospect who didn't have much of a chance of making the team. Vazquez is a veteran of the Mexican League who has intrigued the Yankees but really has no place on their roster. Parraz is a Minor League veteran clinging to his career.
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