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Yankees Release Local Outfield Prospect
Joe Delossantos, a 2024 10th-round pick from Queens, was let go by the Yankees after limited playing time in the minors.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The New York Yankees have released 24-year-old outfield prospect Joe Delossantos, a Queens native who was drafted by the team in 2024 out of William and Mary. Delossantos spent the last two seasons in the Yankees' minor league system but struggled with injuries and playing time, appearing in just 31 games total. The Yankees have been clearing out their farm system in recent weeks as they prepare for spring training.
Why it matters
The release of Delossantos, a local product, is a reminder of the challenges young players face in breaking through in crowded minor league systems, especially when dealing with injuries. The Yankees have developed a deep pool of outfield prospects in recent years, making it difficult for players like Delossantos to earn a consistent role.
The details
Delossantos, a 10th-round pick in 2024, spent most of last season on the injured list and appeared in just 10 games for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades, going 2-for-32 with four walks and 13 strikeouts. In his first two professional seasons, he only managed 31 games played total. The Yankees have been active in clearing out their farm system in recent weeks as they prepare for spring training.
- Delossantos was released by the Yankees last Thursday (February 16, 2026).
- Delossantos was a 10th-round draft pick of the Yankees in 2024.
The players
Joe Delossantos
A 24-year-old outfield prospect from Queens, New York who was drafted by the Yankees in 2024 out of William and Mary.
New York Yankees
A Major League Baseball team based in the Bronx, New York that has been actively clearing out their minor league system in recent weeks.
The takeaway
Delossantos' release highlights the challenges young players face in breaking through crowded minor league systems, especially when dealing with injuries. The Yankees' deep pool of outfield prospects has made it difficult for local products like Delossantos to earn consistent playing time and opportunities to develop at the professional level.
