Yankees explore trade options for catchers Adley Rutschman and Ivan Herrera
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:38 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The New York Yankees are actively seeking a catcher as their current options underperform. Reports indicate they have inquired about Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman, a three-time All-Star, and St. Louis Cardinals' Ivan Herrera, following injuries impacting their roster. Rutschman, who is currently on the injured list, has had a strong comeback this season with a.764 OPS. Meanwhile, Herrera, after being named an All-Star, has a.739 OPS but shows weaknesses defensively. The Yankees are navigating the trade market amidst a series of injuries to key players, including Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
- •Yankees interested in Adley Rutschman and Ivan Herrera for catcher position.
- •Rutschman has a.764 OPS this season but is on the injured list.
- •Herrera, a first-time All-Star, has a.739 OPS but defensive challenges.
- •Yankees' search intensified due to injuries to several stars.
- •Orioles and Cardinals may be strategic in trade considerations.
- 12:38 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Yankees Have Checked In On Rival All-Star Catcher
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Showing Interest in Cardinals’ All-Star Catcher
"According to recent reports, the New York Yankees are all over this year’s catching market–and that’s come to include St. Louis Cardinals’ backstop, Ivan Herrera. Yankees and Red Sox showing interest in Iván Herrera? Splendid. #STLCards — AJ Stone (@byajstone) July 29, 2026 Herrera, 26, was a first-time All-Star this season and has all the […] The post Yankees Showing Interest in Cardinals’ All-Star Catcher appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Yankees are in desperate need of catching help
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:38 AMReport: Yankees Have Checked In On Rival All-Star Catcher
The New York Yankees are in desperate need of catching help
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 12:18 AMYankees Showing Interest in Cardinals’ All-Star Catcher
According to recent reports, the New York Yankees are all over this year’s catching market–and that’s come to include St. Louis Cardinals’ backstop, Ivan Herrera. Yankees and Red Sox showing interest in Iván Herrera? Splendid. #STLCards — AJ Stone (@byajstone) July 29, 2026 Herrera, 26, was a first-time All-Star this season and has all the […] The post Yankees Showing Interest in Cardinals’ All-Star Catcher appeared first on HEAVY.
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