Indians acquire Miller from Yankees for four prospects

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Another closer is on the move.

The Yankees have traded left-handed pitcher Andrew Miller to the Indians, the teams announced Sunday morning.

News of the deal was first reported by Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

In return, the Yankees will receive top prospects Clint Frazier, an outfielder, and Justus Sheffield, a left-handed pitcher, in the deal. Both are recent first-round picks. Frazier is ranked as the best prospect in the Indians' minor league system, according to Baseball America. Sheffield was Cleveland's No. 5 prospect. New York also received right-handed pitchers Ben Heller and J.P. Feyereisen.

The Miller deal comes one day after the Nationals acquired Mark Melancon from the Pirates, and six days after the Yankees dealt Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs.

In 45.1 innings over 44 appearances this season, Miller has a 1.39 ERA and 77 strikeouts.

Miller is owed the remainder of a $9 million salary for this season, and is owed $9 million each of the next two seasons.

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