Yankees face struggles after trade deadline moves with Garcia and Ramos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The New York Yankees' acquisitions of Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos during the MLB trade deadline have not produced expected results. Garcia has struggled with a.238/.283/.381 slash line after a strong start, while Ramos has only three hits in 42 plate appearances, all doubles. The trades have not addressed significant needs at second base and catcher, creating a roster logjam ahead of the anticipated returns of Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger, and Aaron Judge next month. Questions arise regarding the strategy behind these moves as the team aims to rebound before the playoffs.
- •Yankees acquired Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos at the trade deadline.
- •Garcia has a.238/.283/.381 batting line since joining the team.
- •Ramos has just three hits in 42 plate appearances, all doubles.
- •Stanton, Bellinger, and Judge are expected back next month.
- •Trade did not strengthen clear needs at second base and catcher.
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