Cashman addresses Yankees' catching struggles ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Brian Cashman spoke to the media on July 11 regarding the Yankees' catching issues as the trade deadline approaches. He noted that the performance from the catcher position has become a concern, though he emphasized a broader focus on overall team improvement. In All-Star Game news, two Yankees prospects were ruled out of the Futures Game due to injury, with Ben Grable stepping in as a replacement. The Yankees recently secured a win, scoring 12 runs against the Rays, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. played a pivotal role in that success. The Home Run Derby field has also been set, with Ben Rice representing the Yankees on July 12.
- •Cashman identifies catching as a key area for improvement.
- •Ben Grable replaces injured prospects in the Futures Game.
- •Yankees scored 12 runs in a recent win over the Rays.
- •Rice competes in the Home Run Derby set for July 12.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Cashman taking a look at catching woes
"Catcher an area of interest as deadline nears; HR Derby field set; replacement named for Yankees’ rep at Futures Game.
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