The New York Yankees made the first of what could be a flurry of moves ahead of next week's trade deadline, acquiring All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals, it was announced on Wednesday night.

The Yankees are sending three minor league pitching prospects to the Royals in exchange for the 28-year-old Benintendi: right-hander Beck Way, right-hander Chandler Champlain and left-hander T.J. Sikkema.