The White Sox traded Keynan Middleton to the New York Yankees for right-handed pitching prospect Juan Carela, the team announced. The news was first announced by ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Middleton is the sixth White Sox pitcher traded at the deadline.
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Carela, 21, is the Yankees' No. 29 overall prospect, according to MLB.com. Signed with the Yankees from the Dominican Republic, Carela has been with the Yankees since 2019.
He's served as a starter in Single-A ball, reaching High-A this season. In 16 starts and 17 appearances, Carela holds a 3.67 ERA and 1.164 WHIP with 109 strikeouts and 32 walks.
The White Sox acquired Middleton last January. He's made the most of his one-year contract with the team, pitching phenomenally out of the bullpen. In 39 appearances, Middleton holds a 3.96 ERA and a 1.349 WHIP through 36.1 innings pitched out of the bullpen.
His contract is set to expire this winter, making him a free agent.
