Jeff Passan gives more information on the Yankees' finalization of a trade to acquire Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo. (0:52).Sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan that the New York Yankees have reached a deal with Joey Gallo, Texas Rangers outfielder, to buy him from them.The medical review is ongoing.As part of the deal from New York, the Rangers will be receiving right-hander Glenn Otto and second baseman Ezequiel duran, shortstop Josh Smith, and second baseman/outfielder Trevor Hauver. Passan has been told by sources that other players are also included.Gallo was a late scratch in the Rangers' lineup before Wednesday's game against Arizona Diamondbacks. There was speculation that a trade was being considered.The Yankees were able to swoop in to acquire what is arguably the most powerful left-handed bat available on the trade market, to join fellow sluggers Giancarlo and Aaron Judge.New York's left-handed hitters are struggling this season. They rank last in the majors for average (.197), OPS (.633), and hard-hit rate (33%)Gallo should be able to help.Gallo is his prized possession, having spent seven of his major league season in Texas.The 27-year-old slugger, a two-time All-Star and second in the AL, ranks sixth this season with 25 home runs to go along with 55 RBIs, a.223 average, and is also a two-time All-Star. After struggling at the plate for the All-Star break with zero home runs, a.067 average in 10 games, he finally broke out Tuesday with a three run shot against the Diamondbacks.Gallo is one of eight major leaguers who have had multiple 40-HR seasons in a career (2017, '18).Check This Out Joey Gallo's Season took off after umpires began checking pitchers for foreign substances starting on June 21. Here's a look at the following: Since June 20, Games 67 28 OPS 1.081 HR 12 13 AB Per HR 18.6 6.7 Hard hit rate 40% 51% -- ESPN Stats & InformationHe's also excelled at the outfield, winning a Gold Glove for 2020. He is the Majors' leader with 14 saved defensive runs this season, and he joins Toronto's Marcus Semien in being the only player with 20 home runs and 10 saved defensive runs.Gallo will remain under the team's control until 2022.In return for Gallo, the Rangers received a solid package.Fifth-round pick by the Yanks in 2017, Otto has split his time between Double-A, Triple-A, and this season, going 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA over 12 starts. In all four of his minor league seasons, he has a sub-4.00 ERA.Duran, a 22 year-old Dominican Republic native, was off to a great start in Single-A this season with 12 home runs and 48 RBIs. He also had a.290 average for Hudson Valley in 67 games.Smith was also from Hudson Valley and the Yankees' second round pick in 2019. In 39 games, Smith has scored 44 runs and has 17 steals. He also hits.324.Hauver was a third-round selection last year and hit.288 with nine homers and 49 RBIs. This season was his first in the minors.The Yankees started Wednesday nine games behind Boston, in the AL East, and trailing Tampa Bay and Oakland in the wild-card race to two spots.
