Yankees evaluate trade options as deadline approaching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
As the Aug. 3 trade deadline nears, the New York Yankees assess their roster needs while holding a second place in the standings. Currently contending for a Wild Card spot, they aim to bolster their lineup, particularly looking for a right-handed hitting catcher and outfield help due to injuries. While their bullpen remains statistically strong, they seek high-leverage arms but face a quieter trade market. Key targets include Ryan Jeffers and Mason Miller, though potential deals face challenges due to competing teams vying for similar positions.
- •Yankees are second in the standings, assessing trade needs.
- •Injuries prompted a search for outfield batting help.
- •Ryan Jeffers and Mason Miller are potential trade targets.
- •Yankees possess a strong bullpen but seek high-leverage additions.
- •Trade market remains uncertain with many teams in contention.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Reviewing the Yankees’ deadline needs, potential targets and trade chips
"CHICAGO – The Aug. 3 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and yet, there’s still plenty of uncertainty. The standings have a lot to do with that, as 10 teams were less than five games out of a Wild Card spot as of Thursday morning. That’s in addition to teams in possession of a Wild Card and the division leaders. Because so many teams are technically in contention, many are still debating ...
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