Yankees Make Unexpected Trade Amid Latest Losing Streak originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If a savior emerges in the coming weeks to rescue the New York Yankees' season, it won't be veteran catcher Alex Jackson.

The New York Yankees announced Sunday they traded veteran catcher Alex Jackson to the Baltimore Orioles. In return, the Bronx Bombers received international bonus pool money and a player to be named later. For the Orioles, Jackson provides depth behind the plate with Gary Sánchez heading to the 10-day injured list.

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Alex Jackson from the New York Yankees after Gary Sánchez became their fourth catcher on the injured list

NEW YORK — The Yankees made a rare trade with a division rival on Sunday morning, shipping Triple-A catcher Alex Jackson to the Orioles. In exchange for Jackson, the Yankees received international signing bonus pool money and either a player to be named later or cash considerations back from Baltimore.

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