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Here are the latest daily news updates on the New York Yankees:

Latest News

• The Yankees have signed right-handed pitcher Corey Kluber to a one-year, $11 million contract, according to multiple reports. Kluber, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, is expected to join the team's rotation. (Source: ESPN)
• The Yankees have also signed left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, according to reports. Montgomery, who missed the 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery, is expected to return to the team's rotation. (Source: MLB.com)
• The Yankees have traded minor league pitcher Luis Gil to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league outfielder Estevan Florial, according to reports. (Source: MLB Trade Rumors)

Injury Updates

• Aaron Judge, the Yankees' star outfielder, is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder. Judge, who hit 62 home runs in 2022, is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks. (Source: MLB.com)
• Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees' designated hitter, is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee. Stanton, who hit 31 home runs in 2022, is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks. (Source: ESPN)

Roster Moves

• The Yankees have optioned right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to reports. Schmidt, who made his major league debut in 2022, is expected to start the season in the minors. (Source: MLB.com)
• The Yankees have also optioned left-handed pitcher JP Sears to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to reports. Sears, who made his major league debut in 2022, is expected to start the season in the minors. (Source: MLB.com)

Spring Training

• The Yankees have announced their spring training schedule, which begins on February 24th. The team will play 32 games in Florida, including 17 at their spring training facility in Tampa. (Source: MLB.com)
• The Yankees will also play a series of exhibition games against other teams, including the Boston Red Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Toronto Blue Jays. (Source: ESPN)