Yankees release Jacoby Ellsbury, designate Greg Bird for assignmentEllsbury last played for New York in 2017 before missing 2018-1911/21/2019, 1:20 AMMar 24, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury (22) works out prior to the game at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports / Kim Klement