July 30, 2012: Milwaukee, WI, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Steve Pearce (13) hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE
The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder/first baseman Steve Pearce from the Houston Astros for cash considerations, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports:
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 27, 2012
#Yankees announce acquisition of OF/1B Steve Pearce from#Astros for cash considerations. RH bat off bench. B. Laird, brother of Gerald, DFA
To make room on their roster for Pearce, the Yankees designated infielder Brandon Laird for assignment.
Pearce initially signed a free agent deal with the Yankees this March, and spent the first portion of the season with the club’s Triple-A affiliate. He hit at a clip of .318/.419/.568 with fifteen doubles and eleven home runs.
Pearce was then picked up by the Baltimore Orioles, and the 29-year-old went on to appear in twenty-eight games for the club. He hit .254/.321/.437 before being claimed by the Astros. Pearce then hit .254/.347/.349 over twenty-one games with Houston.
On the season, Pearce has maintained an OPS of .729, and he’s hit .237/.309/.372 over six seasons in the majors.
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