The Yankees traded for Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Thursday evening, ESPN's Buster Olney reported.
The New York Post's Joel Sherman first reported the deal was close to completion and that infield prospect Abiatal Avelino would be part of the return for San Francisco. Avelino is ranked as New York's 23rd-best prospect according to MLB.com.
McCutchen bolsters the Yankees' outfield depth ahead of a playoff push with Aaron Judge still recovering from a fractured wrist. A McCutchen trade was long rumored as the Giants fell out of the playoff hunt this month, but the team waited until nearly the last moment to part with the outfielder.