The Yankees acquired Single-A outfielder Tyler Hill from the Tigers in exchange for cash considerations as they try to add more speed to the organization.
The Yankees announced the deal on Friday after Hill was selected in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft Thursday at the winter meetings in Las Vegas by the Tigers from the Red Sox organization.
“Has speed, puts the ball in play, and has the ability to draw a walk,’’ noted one scout.
Added another scout, “He’s a super athlete and is an under-the-radar baseball player.’’
Hill, 22, hit .