Yankees consider Cubs catcher Carson Kelly as trade target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The New York Yankees are exploring trade options as the August 3 deadline approaches. With a disappointing season from Austin Wells and limited backup catchers, Kansas City catcher Carson Kelly is identified as a potential target. At 31, Kelly has a.272 batting average and 17 home runs from 2025, making him a valuable addition. The Cubs' current stance as buyers factors into the potential trade discussions, but if they decide to sell, Kelly could be on the move. Acquiring him could significantly improve the Yankees' catching performance without a high cost.
- •Yankees need catcher upgrade with disappointing performance from Austin Wells.
- •Carson Kelly hit.272 with 17 homers in 2025.
- •Cubs may weigh selling Kelly given their current roster situation.
- •Trade deadline is August 3, adding urgency to Yankees' decisions.
- •Kelly's acquisition would improve Yankees' OPS at catcher significantly.
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees linked to 'realistic' trade target in Diamondbacks' .758 OPS catcher
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees linked to Cubs' 17-homer catcher as 'realistic' trade option
"This potential trade addition would be very interesting for the Yankees.
"This veteran catcher would make a lot of sense for the Yankees.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:27 PMYankees linked to 'realistic' trade target in Diamondbacks' .758 OPS catcher
This potential trade addition would be very interesting for the Yankees.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:10 PMYankees linked to Cubs' 17-homer catcher as 'realistic' trade option
This veteran catcher would make a lot of sense for the Yankees.
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