Rafael Ortega: Granted release by Yankees

Ortega was released by the Yankees on Tuesday, Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors reports.

The Yanks haven't publicly revealed Ortega's status yet, but Adams hears that he was told he would not make the roster and, as a result, requested and was granted his release. Presumably, that means Estevan Florial has officially made the team. Ortega will now look to catch on elsewhere.