Watch CBS News

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.

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.

Outman went 3-1 with a 4.43 ERA in 23 games with Columbus this year.

You May Also Be Interested In These Stories

(TM and © Copyright 2014 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.