Cleveland Guardians outfielder Estevan Florial has been designated for assignment by the organization on Friday. This news comes after the team activated fellow outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) from the injured list. Florial becomes the odd man out after playing 36 games for Cleveland. During that time, Florial slashed .173/.264/.367, which included three home runs and 11 RBI. Florial was once a top prospect in the New York Yankees organization. He has been unable to establish himself in the big leagues. It remains to be seen if he'll get another shot elsewhere or if he'll remain in the Guardians' system.
Outfielder Estevan Florial is batting leadoff for the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Florial batted leadoff for Cleveland on Monday and went 1-for-3 in the Guardians win. The left fielder is slashing .206/.286/.429 with three home runs and nine RBI. Florial will set up the middle of the Guardians order of Andres Gimenez, Jose Ramirez, and Josh Naylor, who helped Cleveland beat Detroit on Monday. Florial will continue to get run in left field and in the leadoff spot with outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) out due to an injury, so he is a viable fantasy option for the next four weeks while Kwan is on the injured list.
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Estevan Florial is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday to begin a series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. With Florial sitting, Jose Ramirez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third, while Gabriel Arias starts at the hot corner and hits eighth against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. The 26-year-old left-handed-hitting Florial has been due some rest after starting the season with a rough .196/.286/.429 slash line with three home runs, two doubles, a triple, nine RBI, one stolen base, five runs scored and 26 strikeouts in 64 plate appearances and his first 20 games with Cleveland this year. If Florial continues to struggle against right-handers, he could be on the bench more often.
Outfielder Estevan Florial is in the starting lineup and batting seventh as the designated hitter for the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Florian last played on April 19 and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run. The left-handed hitter will be facing right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck, who is starting for Boston. This season, Florial is slashing .235/.316/.500 with two home runs and four RBI in 13 games for the Guardians.
Estevan Florial Headed To Cleveland In Trade With Yankees
Outfielder Estevan Florial has been traded by the New York Yankees to the Cleveland Guardians for pitcher Cody Morris. Florial was once a top prospect for the Yankees and has been a conundrum for dynasty managers for a few years now. He is 26, however, and his star has faded. With that being said, he managed a .284/.380/.565 slash line in Triple-A last season. The Guardians are hoping a new scene will help Florial find some success in the majors, as he had a .209/.313/.296 slash line with the Yankees. Morris is 27, has made starts at the major league level, and come out of the bullpen. He can strike out batters at a good pace, a 37.8% rate in 2022. Morris should battle for a spot on the Yankee roster coming out of Spring Training after the team shipped three MLB-talent to the Padres for Juan Soto.
The New York Yankees officially placed outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 10) with a right UCL tear on Monday and selected the contract of outfielder Estevan Florial from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Florial will return to the majors after impressing at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2023, as he slashed .284/.380/.565 with a .945 OPS, 28 home runs, 23 doubles, four triples, 79 RBI, 25 stolen bases and 83 runs scored in 101 games. However, the 25-year-old Dominican has hit just .185 (10-for-54) with a homer and 21 strikeouts in 63 plate appearances in his 30 MLB games over the last four years, so he won't be guaranteed regular playing time down the stretch in the Bronx.
New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. The move is likely to clear a roster spot for Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles), who is expected to be activated from the injured list prior to Thursday's game at the Athletics. Florial has only had 22 plate appearances with the Yankees this season and slashed a miserable .050/.136/.050. The 24-year-old had been hitting well at Triple-A prior to his call-up, so he is still worth monitoring for fantasy managers in dynasty leagues.
New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. After being called up recently to help with Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) sidelined, Florial has struggled in his seven games. He has just one hit in 22 plate appearances with an RBI, run scored, a stolen base and eight strikeouts. Once Stanton returns, possibly later next week, the 24-year-old could be headed back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Aaron Hicks is in center field on Sunday and is hitting seventh against Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. Hicks has been ice-cold with the bat in August, hitting .116 (5-for-43) with no homers, one RBI and 12 strikeouts in 13 games.
New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Florial is still searching for his first hit in six games after being called up recently. He's gone 0-for-16 with a run scored, one stolen base and six strikeouts, so he'll retreat to the bench in this one. With Giancarlo Stanton nearing a minor league rehab assignment, Florial might not be around much longer on the big-league roster. Aaron Judge is getting the start in center field and will hit second on Friday against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Judge is the clear front-runner for American League MVP this year and is hitting .295/.393/.661 with a league-leading 46 home runs, 102 RBI, 98 runs scored and 68 walks in 115 games.
Estevan Florial Expected To Join Yankees Wednesday
New York Yankees outfield prospect Estevan Florial is expected to be called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to join the Yankees on Wednesday, per MLB columnist Bob Klapisch. The 24-year-old could provide a spark to a slumping Yankees offense, as he has slashed .284/.365/.487 with 14 home runs, 37 RBI, and 32 stolen bases over 396 plate appearances at Triple-A this season. Florial has likely been on dynasty fantasy managers' radars for some time now, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues should wait and see what his role may be and how he performs at the big-league level before trusting him.
