Reports: Yankees acquire Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr.

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The New York Yankees are acquiring reliever Mark Leiter Jr. from the Chicago Cubs, multiple outlets reported ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

The Cubs are receiving two prospects -- infielder Ben Cowles and right-hander Jack Neely -- in exchange, according to MLB Network and ESPN.

Leiter, 33, is 2-4 with a 4.21 ERA in 39 relief appearances this season with the Cubs.