Yankees assess trade needs with deadline approaching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
As the trade deadline nears, the New York Yankees are evaluating potential roster moves. While early concerns focused on strengthening the bullpen, the team currently possesses one of the best relief corps in Major League Baseball. Infield struggles have lessened, with notable performances from Ryan McMahon and Jazz Chisholm Jr. However, catching remains a significant issue, with backstops hitting a combined.181. The Yankees are expected to consider trades to address this weakness, but any move could disrupt their strong pitching performance. The team is set to face the Chicago White Sox today at 2:10 p.m. EST.
- •Yankees boast the second-best bullpen ERA in MLB.
- •Catching has been problematic with a combined.181 batting average.
- •Infield play has improved, particularly from Chisholm and McMahon.
- •Yankees face the Chicago White Sox today at 2:10 p.m. EST.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — What position are the Yankees most likely to address at the trade deadline?
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