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Yankees Release 24-Year-Old Pitcher

Yankees organization releases Michael Arias, making him a free agent.

New York Editorial News Desk November 6, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Yankees released 24-year-old pitcher Michael Arias.
  • Arias has not made his MLB debut.
  • Arias was acquired by Yankees from Cubs in 2025.

The New York Yankees have released 24-year-old pitcher Michael Arias, making him a free agent.

Arias, who has not yet made his Major League Baseball debut, was acquired by the Yankees from the Chicago Cubs in 2025.

The move comes as the Yankees continue to reshape their roster ahead of the offseason.

MLB.com reported on November 2 that Arias had elected free agency.

The Yankees are expected to move on from several key players as they look to rebuild.

Arias’ release marks another step in the team’s restructuring process.

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