Yankees eye Mets catcher Torrens as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The New York Yankees are considering a trade for New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens as they seek to improve their struggling catching position. The Yankees have a 5-15 record over their last 20 games, exacerbated by injuries to stars Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. General manager Brian Cashman has acknowledged the catching issues, as the Yankees rank last in several offensive metrics among MLB catchers. Torrens, who previously played in the Yankees' minor league system, has a contract of $4.75 million through next season. The Yankees are expected to be active at the trade deadline, looking to bolster their lineup and performance moving forward.
- •Yankees have a 5-15 record in last 20 games.
- •General manager Brian Cashman cites catching as a clear issue.
- •Austin Wells recently ended a home run drought with a solo shot.
- •Torrens was previously a Yankees farmhand before joining the Mets.
- •Yankees rank last in wRC+ and several offensive categories among catchers.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — MLB Insider: Yankees Named Fit For Rival Catcher at Trade Deadline Amid Catching Struggles
"Over the last 20 games, the New York Yankees are 5-15, including a four-game sweep against American League East rival the Boston Red Sox.The Yankees have been without some of their superstars over the last month or so, Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge’s return dates are to be determined. Trent Grisham and Austin Wells have […] The post MLB Insider: Yankees Named Fit For Rival Catcher at Trade Deadline Amid Catching Struggles appeared first on HEAVY.
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