Mets acquire OF Billy McKinney from Brewers

In desperate need for outfield depth, the Mets announced a trade on Tuesday night, acquiring outfielder Billy McKinney from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league left-handed pitcher Pedro Quintana.

To make room for McKinney on the 40-man roster, Jordan Yamamoto has been transferred to the 60-Day IL.

Recently DFA’d by the Brewers, McKinney is slashing .207/.260/.359 with nine runs, three…