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Britton has recorded four saves and holds a 3.45 ERA in 15 2/3 innings on the mound this season.

MLB trade news: Yankees acquire Orioles closer Zach Britton

The Yankees have acquired Zach Britton from the Orioles

Baltimore will receive pitching prospects Dillon Tate, Josh Rogers and Cody Carroll from the Yankees in exchange for the 30-year-old reliever, the teams announced Tuesday.

Trade: The Yankees have acquired LHP Zach Britton from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for RHP Dillon Tate, RHP Cody Carroll and LHP Josh Rogers.
— Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) July 25, 2018

New York will pay Britton's remaining $4.5 million salary this season, USA Today reports.

The #Yankees will pay the entire remainder of Zach Britton’s salary, about $4.5 million
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 25, 2018

The Orioles paid tribute to their longtime closer with a highlight video they tweeted out late Tuesday night.

We salute you, @zbritton. #Birdland pic.twitter.com/aQdJO7DoWz
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 25, 2018

The Astros and Red Sox had both previously been in contention to land Britton, according to an earlier report from MASN. The Brewers, Diamondbacks and Cubs, among other teams, also reportedly inquired about Britton.

Britton has recorded four saves and holds a 3.45 ERA in 15 2/3 innings on the mound this season.

Britton missed the start of 2018 after he underwent surgery in December to repair a ruptured Achilles. He returned to the Orioles roster in mid-June.

Britton, a two-time All-Star, had spent all eight of his MLB seasons with Baltimore.

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