On Wednesday morning, the White Sox traded outfielder Austin Slater to the New York Yankees in exchange for minor-league right-handed pitcher Gage Ziehl. Ahead of their 1:10 p.m. CT game against the Phillies on Wednesday at Rate Field, the White Sox recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Triple-A Charlotte.

In need of outfield depth, the New York Yankees acquired veteran journeyman outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox for minor-league pitcher Gage Ziehl, as first reported by YES Network’s Jack Curry on Wednesday.

A Bleacher Report MLB columnist believes the New York Yankees need to make a bold trade for an elite starting pitcher to rise back up the ranks in the American League.