Yankees make three trades but miss key targets before deadline

The New York Yankees completed three trades before the MLB trade deadline, acquiring outfielder Heliot Ramos from the Giants and first baseman/DH Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals. However, they missed out on a right-handed hitting catcher and impact reliever, leaving the current roster with limited offensive output at catcher. Yankees GM Brian Cashman cited high prices and limited opportunities as factors in the team’s trade strategy. Injuries to key players, including Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, complicate the Yankees' pursuit of success in the pennant race. Cashman indicated a future reliance on player returns from injury to improve the team's performance.

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