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Yankees Acquire Austin Slater to Boost Lefty Offense in Outfield

Slater debuts Thursday in right field to cover for Aaron Judge’s injured list absence

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Overview

  • The Yankees sent pitching prospect Gage Ziehl to the Chicago White Sox just before Wednesday’s trade deadline to acquire Slater.
  • The veteran outfielder was added to the active roster when catcher J. C. Escarra was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
  • Slater arrived in New York with a .236 average, five home runs and 11 RBIs in 51 games for Chicago and boasts an .859 OPS against left-handed pitching this season.
  • Manager Aaron Boone slotted Slater seventh in the batting order and into right field for Thursday’s finale against the Rays.
  • His arrival will allow regular outfielders to rest, supplying a left-handed batting option during Aaron Judge’s injured list absence.