Brian Cashman denies Yankees had trade talks with Padres about Will Warren
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Yankees GM Brian Cashman refuted claims that the team discussed a potential trade involving right-hander Will Warren with the Padres prior to the trade deadline. Reports suggested the Padres turned down an offer of Warren for reliever Adrian Morejon. Cashman stated that no discussions occurred with San Diego regarding this matter, emphasizing the constant speculation surrounding trades. He mentioned that the Yankees explored options to enhance their bullpen but were unable to finalize any deals before the deadline. Warren himself commented on the trade rumors, indicating they haven't distracted him from his performance.
- •Warren is under team control through 2030 and has a 4.14 ERA this season.
- •Cashman expressed frustration over the limited movement of relief pitchers during the trade period.
- •Neither Warren nor Morejon was traded before the deadline.
- •Cashman noted the Yankees were actively seeking bullpen upgrades.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Brian Cashman shuts down MLB trade deadline rumor involving Padres
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Brian Cashman Clears the Air on Will Warren Trade Rumors
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Brian Cashman denies report Yankees had conversations with Padres involving Will Warren before trade deadline
"The MLB trade deadline has officially passed. For the New York Yankees, their two biggest trade acquisitions were Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos. As great as the Ramos trade is, it somewhat signals that Aaron Judge likely isn’t trending towards returning before late September. One storyline over the past few days was the Yankees […] The post Yankees’ Brian Cashman Clears the Air on Will Warren Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
"Yankees general manager Brian Cashman denied a report that the Yankees had conversations with the San Diego Padres involving right-hander Will Warren ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.
"Yankees GM Brian Cashman emphatically refuted a rumor that they were looking to acquire Will Warren for Adrian Morejón
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:38 AMBrian Cashman shuts down MLB trade deadline rumor involving Padres
Yankees GM Brian Cashman emphatically refuted a rumor that they were looking to acquire Will Warren for Adrian Morejón
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:36 AMYankees’ Brian Cashman Clears the Air on Will Warren Trade Rumors
The MLB trade deadline has officially passed. For the New York Yankees, their two biggest trade acquisitions were Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos. As great as the Ramos trade is, it somewhat signals that Aaron Judge likely isn’t trending towards returning before late September. One storyline over the past few days was the Yankees […] The post Yankees’ Brian Cashman Clears the Air on Will Warren Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 1:05 AMBrian Cashman denies report Yankees had conversations with Padres involving Will Warren before trade deadline
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman denied a report that the Yankees had conversations with the San Diego Padres involving right-hander Will Warren ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.
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