On Sunday, the New York Yankees will finish their series with the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
They are coming off a 5-2 loss on Saturday.
That said, the two teams are still tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins on Sunday will take the series.
New York Yankees Release 2 Players From Organization
GettyBrian Cashman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the New York Yankees, and Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees speak before game two of the American League Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
During their series with the Cubs, the Yankees released two players from their organization at the Minor League level.
MLB.com wrote (on August 1): “FCL Yankees released RHP Brian Arias.”
MLB.com wrote (on August 1): “FCL Yankees released RHP Stanly Alcantara.”
Looking At Arias
Arias (who is 22) had been with the Yankees’ organization since 2021.
He went 4-3 with a 10.61 ERA in 25 games this year.
Looking At Alcantara
Alcantara (who is 22) has been with the Yankees’ organization since 2023.
He went 1-1 with a 10.92 ERA in 12 games.
John Brophy wrote: “The Yankees have released RHPs Stanly Alcántara and Brian Arias from FCL. Alcántara had an ERA over 10, and Arias had an ERA over 7.”
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
GettyNew York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts during a pitching change in game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Yankees are one of the most intriguing teams ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.
They are among the best teams in baseball, but are dealing with injuries to players such as Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Rodón.
It’s fair to assume they are not a contender without Judge and Bellinger in the lineup.
Last season, the Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS.
GettyAaron Judge #99, Giancarlo Stanton #27 (L) and Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees celebrate after an RBI single by Ben Rice #22 during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Yankees came into Sunday as the second-place team in the American League East with a 62-49 record in 111 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 36-26 in 62 games on the road).
After their game on Sunday, the Yankees will head home for a series with Jordan Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals that starts on Monday night in the Bronx.
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