Yankees explore catcher options ahead of Trade Deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
As the MLB Trade Deadline approaches on August 3, Yankees fans express uncertainty about potential catching acquisitions. Currently, New York's catchers, including starter Austin Wells, have struggled offensively, combining for a low OPS. A survey shows 74 percent of fans view catcher as the team's greatest need. Possible targets mentioned include Ryan Jeffers of the Twins, Hunter Goodman of the Rockies, and Tyler Stephenson of the Reds, though Jeffers' availability remains uncertain as his team pursues playoff contention.
- •Trade Deadline set for August 3, 2026
- •Yankees catchers have a combined.549 OPS
- •Survey shows 74% of fans want a new catcher
- •Ryan Jeffers is a primary target, but availability is uncertain
- •Hunter Goodman and Tyler Stephenson also mentioned as options
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees fans are quite uncertain about which catcher they will acquire at the Trade Deadline
"We can do better than Austin Wells, right? Maybe?
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