Yankees finalizing trade for Heliot Ramos from Giants amid struggles

The New York Yankees are close to acquiring outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants as they seek to improve their struggling offense. Ramos, 26, is hitting.264 with nine home runs this season but has faced injuries. The Yankees, missing key players like Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger, have averaged just 3.30 runs per game since June 18, ranking last in MLB. Along with Ramos, the trade will include minor-league lefty Henry Lalane and Kaeden Kent. This transaction follows the Yankees' recent addition of first baseman Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. Despite offensive challenges, the Yankees have won 13 of 20 games and currently hold a wild-card spot in the playoff race.

• 9:25 PMCBS MLB — Yankees finalizing trade for former All-Star Heliot Ramos from Giants amid offensive struggles, per report