ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 05: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout out before game two of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on October 05, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
A25-year-old right-handed pitcher is one of the many players who spent the past season in the New York Yankees organization and has just elected free agency.
According to his transactions log on MiLB.com, 25-year-old right-hander Alexander Cornielle is now officially a free agent.
Alexander Cornielle Leaves New York Yankees Organization
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Alexander Cornielle #97 celebrates with Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees after the game against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of a double-header at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Looking at Recently Released New York Yankees RHP Alexander Cornielle
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Alexander Cornielle #97 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of a double-header at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Yankees designated Cornielle for assignment on Sept. 29. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Florida Complex League Yankees before electing free agency.
The Milwaukee Brewers signed Cornielle to a minor-league contract in 2019. He remained with the Brewers organization through the 2025 season.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Alexander Cornielle #97 celebrates with Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees after the game against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of a double-header at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
After electing free agency following the 2025 campaign, Cornielle signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees.
The right-hander made his MLB debut with the Yankees in late September. In his lone big-league outing, Cornielle allowed two runs on three hits and one walk over one inning while striking out two.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Alexander Cornielle #97 of the New York Yankees celebrates after the game against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of a double-header at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Cornielle recorded a 3.10 ERA with 74 strikeouts and 41 walks over 72 2/3 innings at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this year.
Over his minor-league career, Cornielle has posted a 3.91 ERA with 623 strikeouts and 273 walks in 579 1/3 innings.
Looking at the New York Yankees’ 2026 Season
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 07: George Lombard Jr. #96 and Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees react after being defeated by the Tampa Bay Rays in game three of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Yankees finished the regular season as the top American League Wild Card team and in second place in the American League East.
With a 93-68 record, New York trailed the first-place Tampa Bay Rays by 4 1/2 games.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 07: George Lombard Jr. #96, Aaron Judge #99, and Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees look on during the seventh inning in game three of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox 2-0 in the American League Wild Card round at Yankee Stadium.
The Rays then swept the Yankees 3-0 in the American League Division Series.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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25-Year-Old Pitcher Immediately Leaves New York Yankees Organization
25-Year-Old Pitcher Immediately Leaves New York Yankees Organization