Jul 30, 2010 6:03 PM EST

The Yankees are close to acquiring Lance Berkman from the Astros, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News.

Berkman would become the team's full-time designated hitter.

"Source: Yankees deal for Berkman is "imminent" - won't be giving up any big prospects, but will take on his contract. He'll be the new DH," Feinsand wrote on his Twitter page.

Via Mark Feinsand/New York Daily News