Late Wednesday night, the Yankees announced that they had acquired All-Star left-fielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for three minor league pitchers: Chandler Champlain, T.J. Sikkema, and RHP Beck Way. Not only does this move add a solid left-handed bat to lengthen the lineup, but it also adds someone who won a Gold Glove in the outfield last season.
Going into his debut, Benintendi hit .320 with 3 homers, 39 RBI, and a wRC+ of 126, the highest of his career. What makes him a great fit for this lineup is his low chase rate.