Yankees Acquire Lefty Reliever Josh Outman From Indians
CHICAGO (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired left-hander Josh Outman in a trade with the Cleveland Indians.
Outman, 29, has spent time with the Indians and Triple-A Columbus this season. He was in the minors at the time of the deal.
Yankees announce they acq LHP Josh Outman from CLE for PTBNL. Best name for pitcher. "I want you to tell your friends about me. I'm Outman!"
— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) August 29, 2014
The Indians will receive a player to be named or cash in Thursday's trade.
Outman is 4-0 with a 3.28 ERA in 31 relief appearances with Cleveland this season. He made his major league debut in 2008 with Oakland and is 16-11 with a 4.49 ERA in six seasons with the Athletics, Rockies and Indians.
Really want to see what Larry Rothschild does with Josh Outman. Someday I want to see him go back to his old mechanics. Wish I had video.
— Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) August 29, 2014
Outman went 3-1 with a 4.43 ERA in 23 games with Columbus this year.
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