Alex Rodriguez urges Yankees to pursue trade deadline moves for Aaron Judge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Alex Rodriguez called on Yankees' GM Brian Cashman to be aggressive at the upcoming trade deadline, citing the need to maximize Aaron Judge's prime. Rodriguez believes the American League is currently vulnerable and that the Yankees have a clear opportunity to strengthen their roster. Despite Judge being sidelined temporarily, Rodriguez emphasized the urgency to act, suggesting potential targets such as Mason Miller and Tarik Skubal. The Yankees are positioned to contend, but action is necessary to capitalize on the season's window of opportunity before the August 3 trade deadline.
- •Rodriguez emphasized the need to support Judge during his prime.
- •He suggested targeting players like Mason Miller and Tarik Skubal.
- •The trade deadline is August 3, providing a limited window for moves.
- •The Yankees are viewed as having a favorable path to the World Series.
- •Judge is currently injured but the team can still compete for the division.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Rodriguez just called out Brian Cashman for Yankees to do this one thing for Aaron Judge reason
"Alex Rodriguez didn't mince words about how the Yankees should go about the trade deadline.
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