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New York Yankees invite piece of the Aroldis Chapman deal to spring training

Billy McKinney, one of the prospects the New York Yankees acquired in the Aroldis Chapman trade with the Chicago Cubs, has earned himself a showcase in front of the big boys.

The Yankees’ PR department made the announcement on Sunday that the 22-year old outfielder has been added to the list of non-roster invitees.

McKinney was a first-round draft pick of the Oakland Athletics in 2013 out of Plano West High School and was regarded by scouts as being one of the better bats in the draft.

He was ranked as the No.