New York Yankees Farm Report

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The New York Yankees had one of the weaker farm systems last season until they made several trades in the middle of the 2016 season to strengthen it. They are competing for a playoff spot this season and the Yankees minor leagues team are also doing well this season.

Number one prospect for the Yankees is Gleyber Torres (third baseman). He is out for the season with an biceps injury. Torres is projected to reach the majors sometime next season. His stats in the minors this season was a .287 batting average with 7 homeruns and 34 RBI's, along with 7 stolen bases.

Chance Adams is a right handed pitcher and he is ranked third in the top 30 prospects for the Yankees. He is projected to reach the majors some time this season. His record is 13-3 with a 1.96 ERA. In 128.1 innings, he has walked 50 batters and struck out 120.

Estevan Florial is an outfielder and he is ranked fourth in the top 30 prospects for the Yankees. He isn't projected to reach the majors until 2020. In the minors this season, his batting average is .301 with 12 homeruns and 51 RBI's, along with 22 stolen bases.

Justus Sheffield is a left handed pitcher and he is ranked fifth in the top 30 prospects for New York. He is projected to reach the majors next season. His record is 7-5 with a 3.09 ERA. In 90.1 innings, he has walked 33 batters and struck out 79.

Miguel Andujar is ranked seventh on the top 30 prospects list for New York. He is a third baseman. Andujar is also a solid fielder. His batting average in the minors this season is .314 with 14 homeruns and 72 RBI's, along with two stolen bases.

Nick Solak is ranked tenth on the top 30 prospects list for the Yankees. He is a second baseman and Solak is projected to reach the majors in 2019. His batting average is .300 with 11 homeruns and 46 RBI's, along with 14 stolen bases.

The Yankees have a deep farm system and for more information on these prospects, visit MLB.com and go to the players tab and click on top prospects.