Yankees consider Reds for potential trade deal ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The New York Yankees are exploring trade possibilities with the Cincinnati Reds as the MLB deadline approaches. Cincinnati, in last place in the NL Central, has a struggling offense, ranking lowest in the league with a wRC+ of 90. Despite possessing young talent like Elly De La Cruz, their veteran presence is limited. The Yankees may be particularly interested in catcher Tyler Stephenson, who is a pending free agent, and a few veteran pitchers, although the team's overall trading capacity remains unclear. The Yankees could target upgrades to strengthen their roster as they look to compete further this season.
- •Yankees assess Reds as trade partner before deadline
- •Reds are last in the NL Central, struggling offensively
- •Elly De La Cruz is among the Reds' bright young talents
- •Tyler Stephenson may be a trade target for the Yankees
- •Cincinnati has limited veteran players available for trade
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees potential trade partner: Cincinnati Reds
"The Yankees could get creative at the deadline dealing with a last-place Reds squad.
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