New York Gets Andrew McCutchen From San Francisco

Andrew McCutchen played his first nine seasons with Pittsburgh before heading to San Francisco this season. But that wasn't his only stop this season as the right fielder was traded to New York recently. 

The Yankees have agreed to acquire five-time All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen from the Giants, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi on Thursday night. "according to

According to reports, the Yankees would send a pair of Minor League prospects to San Francisco to put the 31-year-old in pinstripes. McCutchen would provide needed outfield depth for the Yankees, who have been without slugger Aaron Judge since July 26 due to a fractured right wrist. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/andrew-mccutchen-traded-to-yankees/c-292684000

Part of the Yankees' package for McCutchen will reportedly include infielder Abiatal Avelino, according to MLB Network insider Joel Sherman. The 23-year-old Avelino is currently rated as the Yankees no. 23 prospect by MLB Pipeline. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/andrew-mccutchen-traded-to-yankees/c-292684000

McCutchen is due approximately $2.5 million of a $14.75 million salary through the remainder of the season, and it is unknown if the Giants will be picking up some of that to help the Yankees remain below the $197 million luxury tax threshold. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/andrew-mccutchen-traded-to-yankees/c-292684000

The right-handed-hitting McCutchen has batted .255/.357/.415 with 28 doubles, two triples, 15 homers and 55 RBIs in 130 games for the Giants, stealing 13 bases in 19 tries. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/andrew-mccutchen-traded-to-yankees/c-292684000

Traded in January, this was McCutchen's first year in San Francisco following nine seasons with the Pirates, which included a National League Most Valuable Player Award in 2013 as well as three other top-five finishes in the MVP chase. A four-time Silver Slugger (2012-15), McCutchen also won a Gold Glove Award in 2012. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/andrew-mccutchen-traded-to-yankees/c-292684000

The Yankees declined to trade for an outfielder in advance of the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, believing at the time that Judge would be able to return in three weeks. Instead, New York moved to bolster its pitching by adding J.A. Happ and Lance Lynn , both of whom have contributed. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/andrew-mccutchen-traded-to-yankees/c-292684000

However, Judge's recovery has been slower than expected and the Yanks' outfield has been exposed in the interim, with Giancarlo Stanton forced to start 83 consecutive games despite a sore left hamstring and Shane Robinson logging regular playing time. McCutchen's arrival, should it be finalized, would help manager Aaron Boone address those issues. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/andrew-mccutchen-traded-to-yankees/c-292684000

Avelino has played this season at Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, batting a combined .287/.333/.446 with 15 home runs and 66 RBIs in 123 games. The identity of the second prospect has not been revealed. "according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/andrew-mccutchen-traded-to-yankees/c-292684000