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 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

Having already made a couple of small moves to fill out their lineup, the New York Yankees are now focused on how to improve their bullpen leading up to the trade deadline.