Arriving from Chicago, Slater was placed on the Yankees' active roster about an hour before Wednesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, with lefty-hitting catcher-first baseman J.C. Escarra optioned to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox, as New York continues to bolster a roster currently without superstar outfielder Aaron Judge.

The Yankees have traded with the White Sox for outfielder/first baseman Austin Slater, per YES Network. The return for the White Sox is minor-league pitcher Gage Ziehl, according

The Miami Marlins and New York Yankees could come together on a blockbuster trade before the MLB trade deadline.