The Yankees continue to tinker with their roster ahead of Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline, acquiring outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox on Wednesday morning. New York parted with Minor League right-hander Gage Ziehl (the club’s No.

Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees, giving them another right-handed bat they can plug into a part-time role down the stretch. The active Yankees acquired the veteran outfielder from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl.

Even after acquiring right-handed infielder Amed Rosario, the Yankees were still searching for a RHH outfielder to bolster their depth.