Yankees face Cubs as trade deadline approaches amid offensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Yankees begin a three-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, continuing their road trip. They are coming off two extra-inning losses to the White Sox, scoring only twice in that span. With injuries to key players like Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees need offensive upgrades ahead of the trade deadline. The front office is considering targets including catcher Ryan Jeffers and closer Mason Miller as they assess their roster needs amid a disappointing offensive performance.
- •Yankees lost two extra-inning games to White Sox, scoring twice in five innings.
- •Injuries to Bellinger, Judge, and Stanton have worsened offensive struggles.
- •Yankees considered trade targets include catcher Ryan Jeffers and closer Mason Miller.
- •Yankees face Cubs pitching matchups with Will Warren, Max Fried, and Gerrit Cole this weekend.
- •The trade deadline is Monday at 6 p.m.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees trade deadline needs in focus as weekend series vs Cubs begins
"The Yankees enter a weekend series against the Cubs with roster needs still unresolved ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
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