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Yankees get INF Castro from Cubs for RHP Warren, plus player

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2010, file photo, Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro fields an infield single by Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago. The Cubs traded Castro to the New York Yankees in exchange for pitcher Adam Warren and a player to be named later, the Yankees announced Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015.  (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2010, file photo, Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro fields an infield single by Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago. The Cubs traded Castro to the New York Yankees in exchange for pitcher Adam Warren and a player to be named later, the Yankees announced Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File) FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2010, file photo, Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro fields an infield single by Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago. The Cubs traded Castro to the New York Yankees in exchange for pitcher Adam Warren and a player to be named later, the Yankees announced Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Starlin Castro from the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Adam Warren and a player to be named.

The trade between wild-card teams was announced Tuesday night at the winter meetings. Earlier in the day, the Cubs and free-agent infielder Ben Zobrist reached agreement on a four-year contract.

The 25-year-old Castro hit .265 with 11 home runs and 69 RBIs last season. He’s spent most of his career at shortstop, but shifted over to second base late this year.

The 28-year-old Warren was went 7-7 with a 3.29 ERA last season. He made 17 starts and pitched 43 games overall.