Yankees Acquire Austin Slater from White Sox to Bolster Outfield Depth

The New York Yankees have acquired veteran outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. This move addresses the Yankees' pressing need for outfield depth, especially with Aaron Judge sidelined by a flexor strain. Slater, 32, batted .236 with five home runs, six doubles, a triple, and 11 RBIs in 51 games this season and can play all three outfield positions. He is particularly effective against left-handed pitchers, holding a .261 average and .859 OPS.