(CBSNewYork)- The Yankees officially announced a pair of acquisitions on Thursday bringing in infielder/outfielder Joey Gallo and left handed pitcher Joely Rodriguez and cash from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league pitcher Glen Otto and infielders Ezequiel Duran, Trevor Hauver and Josh Smith.
The 27-year-old Gallo adds another power bat to the Yankees lineup with 25 homers on the season (t-6th A.L.) and 55 RBI. He leads the majors in walks (74) and holds a .223 batting average. Over the last five seasons, Gallo has hit 139 homers with 302 RBI for the Rangers.