Yankees release Juan Rivera

Juan Rivera has confirmed that he has indeed been released by the Yankees during their game against the Pirates on Friday.

Rivera, who was signed to a minor league deal, batted .305 (18-for-59) with five doubles and five RBI's this spring. With his good showing during the spring, Rivera thought he had done enough to make the team.

"This is the New York Yankees," Rivera said. "You never know."

The Yankees will break camp with Ben Francisco, who they signed on March 11th, and Lyle Overbay. Overbay was signed by the Yankees on Tuesday after he was released by the Red Sox.