The New York Yankees have acquired James Paxton from the Seattle Mariners.

New York sent three prospects to Seattle -- left-hander Justus Sheffield, outfielder Dom Thompson-Williams and right-handed pitcher Erik Swanson.

Paxton went 11-6 in 28 starts last season with a 3.76 ERA. His 208 strikeouts ranked ninth in the American League.

"I couldn't be more excited about it," he said. "It's going to be a fantastic opportunity in New York, always expecting to win, the way I do. I'm looking forward to being a part of a fantastic team."

Paxton made $4.9 million last season and is eligible for salary arbitration. He can become a free agent after the 2020 season.