Yankees likely to focus on bullpen before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:28 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The New York Yankees acquired slugger Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals before the MLB trade deadline. Garcia, who has 23 home runs this season, enhances a struggling offense. With trades of several relievers, including Camilo Doval and Jake Bird, the Yankees are reportedly looking to bolster their bullpen, eyeing potential additions from the San Diego Padres like Adrian Morejon and Wandy Peralta. The trade deadline approaches Monday evening, and the Yankees are expected to secure at least one relief pitcher.
- •Yankees traded Camilo Doval and Jake Bird recently.
- •Luis Garcia has 23 home runs and enhances Yankees' offense.
- •Potential targets include Padres' Adrian Morejon and Wandy Peralta.
- •Yankees expected to add at least one reliever before deadline.
- •Trade deadline is Monday evening.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Next Trade Deadline Move Couldn't Be More Obvious
"The New York Yankees' next MLB trade deadline move is very clear.
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