The New York Yankees boosted their bullpen hours before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the Bronx Bombers have acquired right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs. The Yankees sent infielder Benjamin Cowles and righty reliever Jack Neely to Wrigleyville in return.
Trade news: The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a trade that will send right-handed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to the Yankees and infielder Ben Cowles and right-handed reliever Jack Neely to the Cubs, sources tell me and @kileymcd.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2024
Leiter should immediately slot into a setup role with the Yankees.