MLB trade rumours: Jacoby Ellsbury released by New York Yankees, what's next for him?

New York Yankees have released outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury. Yankees have also designated Greg Bird for assignment. This means that y w have a week to trade, release, or put Bird through waivers w that he's been designated for assignment. 

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MLB news: Yankees swallow hard cash by releasing Jacoby Ellsbury

New York Yankees reportedly owe Jacoby Ellsbury close to $21 million for 2020 season and a $5 million buyout on a $21 million option for 2021. With Yankees lacking insurance on final year of Jacoby Ellsbury's contract, it made little sense for  Yankees to keep him. Jacoby Ellsbury's departure frees up some on Yankee's 40-man roster. His last appearance for Yankees came against Houston Astros in 2017 ALCS when he was used as a pinch runner for Chase Headley in Game 4 of season.

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Jacoby Ellsbury joined New York Yankees before 2014 season after spending six years with Boston Red Sox. When Yankees signed Ellsbury, re were concerns surrounding former Red Sox man's fitness, as he could barely remain fit during 2012 season. Ellsbury has t played for Yankees since 2017 American League Championship Series (ALCS). Interestingly, when he did play in 2017 ALCS, he was used a pinch-runner, owing to his surmounting injuries. Jacoby Ellsbury finishes his Yankees' career with a return of .264/.330/.386 batting line to go along with 39 total home runs. 

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MLB trade rumours: Where will Jacoby Ellsbury go? 

re have been reports of Jacoby Ellsbury finishing up his rehab with an eye on spring training.  two-time World Series champion was an MVP candidate during his time with Red Sox. Despite his injury record in recent years, rumours that he may be in for a mir league contract before next season are t completely unfounded. 

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