On Monday, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the St. Louis Cardinals in the Bronx.
They are coming off a series where they won two out of three games over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Most recently, the Yankees won Sunday’s game by a score of 2-1.
New York Yankees Release 4 Players
GettyNew York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York.
Ahead of their series with the Cardinals, the Yankees released four players from their Minor League system.
MLB.com wrote (on August 3): “Somerset Patriots released C John Cristino.”
MLB.com wrote (on August 3): “Somerset Patriots released C Tomas Frick.”
MLB.com wrote (on August 3): “Hudson Valley Renegades released LHP Tanner Bauman.”
MLB.com wrote (on August 3): “Hudson Valley Renegades released RHP Aaron Nixon.”
Looking At Frick
Frick (who is 25) was arguably the most notable prospect released.
He was picked in the 15th round of the 2023 MLB Draft (out of UNC) by the Yankees.
Looking At Cristino
Cristino (who is 26) had been with the Yankees’ organization since 2025.
Looking At Bauman
Bauman was picked in the 9th round of the 2024 MLB Draft (out of Auburn) by the Yankees.
He is 24.
Looking At Nixon
Nixon had been with the Yankees’ organization since 2024.
He is 25.
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
GettyGerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning of the game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 02, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Yankees had spent the week in Chicago (also playing the White Sox).
They went 4-3 in the seven games.
Right now, the Yankees are 63-49 in 112 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
GettyAaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on July 28, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Following three games with the Cardinals, the Yankees will remain at home to host the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
They have gone 26-23 in 49 games in the Bronx.
Looking At The Cardinals Ahead Of Monday
GettyJordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts as he flies out in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 1, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Cardinals are currently the fourth-place team in the National League Central with a 55-57 record in 112 games.
They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games (and are 27-25 in 52 games on the road).
New York Yankees Release 4 Players From Organization Before Cardinals Series