Yankees do not address catcher position at trade deadline

The New York Yankees failed to acquire a catcher before the trade deadline despite an ongoing struggle at the position. General Manager Brian Cashman acknowledged the team's need for improvement but ultimately cited a thin market as a setback in making any deals. While they added offensive players Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos, their catchers have recorded one of the lowest offensive outputs in MLB, worsened by Austin Wells' significant drop in performance. The deadline passed with rival teams, such as the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, strengthening their catching situation, raising concerns for the Yankees heading into the postseason.

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