Yankees acquire outfielder Austin Slater from White Sox, aiming to bolster their lineup.

The New York Yankees traded minor league pitcher Gage Ziehl to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for outfielder Austin Slater. Slater, 32, is a right-handed hitter with a career batting average of .250 and adds depth to the Yankees' outfield, especially with star Aaron Judge on the injured list. This season, Slater has a .236 batting average with five home runs and 11 RBIs in 51 games. The Yankees will absorb $564,516 of Slater's remaining $1.75 million salary, increasing their luxury tax by about $621,000.