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Yankees acquire RHP Lance Lynn from Twins for 2 minor leaguers

The New York Yankees have acquired Minnesota Twins right-handed starter Lance Lynn in a trade for minor league prospects Tyler Austin and Luis Rijo.

The Yankees also receive cash considerations in the deal.

Lynn spent his first six seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, with whom he won a World Series as a rookie in 2011. Lynn joined the Twins in March on a $12 million, one-year contract that includes bonuses of $1 million each for pitching 170 and 180 innings. He made 20 starts for the Twins, going 7-8 with a 5.