The New York Yankees have acquired former All-Star reliever Zach Britton from the Baltimore Orioles for three minor league pitchers in a trade announced Tuesday night. The deal will send right-handed starter Dillon Tate, left-handed starter Josh Rogers and righty reliever Cody Carroll to Baltimore. Britton, 30, has garnered 139 saves for the Orioles since 2013. Britton had ruptured his right Achilles during an offseason workout session and didn’t make his 2018 debut until June 12. He joins Aroldis Chapman, Dellin Betances and David Robertson as part of the Yankees bullpen, which leads the major leagues with a 2.75 ERA and 448 strikeouts.
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