The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Wednesday.

Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees. The Yankees acquired the veteran outfielder from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. The Yankees have a pressing need to bolster their outfield ranks with star Aaron Judge out indefinitely while dealing with a flexor strain in his right elbow.

The New York Yankees continued to add depth on Wednesday, acquiring outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox as Aaron Judge remains sidelined with an elbow injury.

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, set for Thursday, and the New York Yankees have emerged as one team looking to add talent for a World Series push. They've already made several exciting trades to bolster the lineup,

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