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Yankees trade three prospects to Orioles for closer Zach Britton

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 sends right-handed starter Dillon Tate, left-handed starter Josh Rogers and righty reliever Cody Carroll to Baltimore.

Britton, 30, has amassed 139 saves for the Orioles since 2013. He was the top bullpen arm available on the market after Kelvin Herrera, Brad Hand and Jeurys Familia changed teams via trades since mid-June.

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