In need of outfield depth, the New York Yankees acquired veteran journeyman outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox for minor-league pitcher Gage Ziehl, as first reported by YES Network’s Jack Curry on Wednesday.

A Bleacher Report MLB columnist believes the New York Yankees need to make a bold trade for an elite starting pitcher to rise back up the ranks in the American League.

After major struggles to begin the 2025 season, the White Sox traded Vaughn to the Brewers for starting pitcher Aaron Civale and cash considerations. Chicago hoped Civale could turn into a trade piece or help protect an otherwise young starting rotation from their career-high innings totals.

It was a Knightmare in Charlotte, but the Barons blank the Trash Pandas in extras as the affiliates have a winning evening overall, going 3-for-5