US EditionYankees Bolster Outfield, Acquire Veteran Austin Slater From the White Sox
UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – The White Sox traded veteran outfielder Austin Slater, who hits .859 OPS against left-handed pitching, to the Yankees for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl before the trade deadline.
- On Wednesday, the New York Yankees acquired experienced outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox in return for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl.
- The trade occurred as the Yankees look to strengthen their outfield depth while Aaron Judge remains sidelined indefinitely with an injury to the tendon in his right arm.
- At 32 years old, Slater appeared in 51 games this season with the White Sox, batting.236 while recording five home runs and driving in 11 runs. He is capable of covering all three outfield spots, adding versatility to the lineup.
- The Yankees will take on $564,516 of Slater's remaining $1.75 million salary, resulting in an increase of approximately $621,000 to their luxury tax during a hectic week leading up to the trade deadline.
- This acquisition joins recent trades for Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario as the Yankees bolster their roster while continuing to seek pitching help before Thursday's deadline.
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The White Sox kicked off their sprint to this week’s MLB trade deadline by dealing outfielder Austin Slater to the Yankees for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl on Wednesday.And while Adrian Houser was scratched from his scheduled start against the Phillies in anticipation of a deal, general manager Chris Getz was still fielding offers for the coveted starter as well as center fielder Luis Robert Jr., who made a strong final impression in what might …
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Yankees acquire outfielder Austin Slater from White Sox, add another righty bat
NEW YORK — The Yankees have traded for another hitter. The team officially acquired Austin Slater from the White Sox for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl on Wednesday. The YES Network’s Jack Curry first reported the deal. Slater has played all…
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees acquired veteran outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl.
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Yankees bolster outfield depth by acquiring Austin Slater from White Sox
Austin Slater is heading to the Yankees. The Yankees acquired the veteran outfielder from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. The Yankees have a pressing need to bolster their outfield ranks with star Aaron Judge out indefinitely while dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow. The 32-year-old Slater hit .236 with five home runs and 11 RBIs in 51 games with the White Sox this season…
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