Outfielder Ben Francisco, designated for assignment by the Yankees last Wednesday, has been released, tweeted Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com last night. Francisco, 31, struggled in 50 plate appearances for the Yankees this year.
A right-handed hitter, Francisco has a .253/.323/.418 career line spanning seven seasons. He was drafted in the fifth round in 2002 by the Indians. That was two picks after Clete Thomas, who recently had his contract purchased by the Twins. Francisco signed with the Yankees in March after being released by Cleveland.
