Yankees considered landing spot for Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The New York Yankees are being linked as a potential destination for Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, two months away. Yankees’ shortstop Anthony Volpe has had an inconsistent start to the season, prompting discussions about upgrades in the infield. Peña, a former World Series MVP and Gold Glove winner, could offer immediate value. The Yankees might trade a couple of pitching prospects to acquire him, allowing José Caballero to transition into a utility role.
- •Yankees may seek trade for Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña.
- •Anthony Volpe has shown inconsistency in his play this season.
- •Yankees could offer pitching prospects in exchange for Peña.
- •Peña is a former World Series MVP and Gold Glove winner.
- •José Caballero may take on a utility role if Peña joins.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees named landing spot for All-Star shortstop who would finally replace Anthony Volpe
"This would be a big change for both organizations.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 22, 2026, 9:34 PMRays Not Starting Drew Rasmussen In Game 1 of World Series
MLB•Oct 22, 2026, 8:58 PMNick Martinez to start game one of the 2026 World Series
MLB•Oct 22, 2026, 8:17 PMWhat time is the Brewer game on Friday? Game 1, World Series schedule
MLB•Oct 22, 2026, 7:50 PMMatt Olson wins sixth Fielding Bible Award
MLB•Oct 22, 2026, 6:45 PMBenzinger, member of Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, dies at 63
MLB•Oct 22, 2026, 5:12 PMWilliam Contreras Calls Dodgers 'Lucky' To Sweep Brewers Last Season