No. 2 prospect Williams among latest round of cuts

TAMPA, Fla. -- Outfielder Mason Williams, the organization's No. 2 prospect according to MLB.com, was among a dozen players trimmed from the Yankees' Spring Training roster before Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Outfielder Ramon Flores was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, while all of the other players were assigned to Minor League camp.

That group included pitchers Bruce Billings, Robert Coello, Brian Gordon and Chase Whitley; catchers Francisco Arcia and Pete O'Brien; infielders Corban Joseph and Jose Pirela; and Tyler Austin and Williams, both outfielders.

The Yankees have 47 players remaining in camp.