Yankees Trade for Austin Slater From White Sox

The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Gage Ziehl, the Yankees' No. 18 prospect, as they seek to address Aaron Judge's injury-related absence. Slater, a right-handed hitter, has excelled against left-handed pitching this season, posting a .261 average and .859 OPS, with all five of his home runs coming against lefties. He is expected to serve as a short-term solution and possible platoon partner in the Yankees' outfield. Ziehl, a 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect with a 4.15 ERA in the minors this year, joins a rebuilding White Sox organization focused on acquiring young talent ahead of the trade deadline. The Yankees' trade for Slater follows their recent acquisition of infielder Amed Rosario, highlighting their efforts to strengthen the roster, while the White Sox are anticipated to continue making moves to reshape their team. The trade is viewed as a short-term boost for New York, with the long-term outcome depending on Ziehl's development.