Yankees may pursue outfielder amid Aaron Judge injury uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The New York Yankees are considering roster moves as they approach the 2026 MLB trade deadline, focusing on needs for a right-handed-hitting outfielder following Aaron Judge's ongoing injury issues. Judge remains on the injured list, creating uncertainty around his return, prompting speculation that the team may need additional insurance in the outfield. Priorities for the Yankees include acquiring a catcher and a high-leverage reliever, but failure to confidently assess Judge's health could lead them to pursue an impact outfielder. A significant deal for an outfielder might signal deeper concerns about Judge's condition for the upcoming games.
- •Yankees seek to fill multiple roster positions before the trade deadline.
- •Aaron Judge's injury situation remains uncertain as he stays on the injured list.
- •A trade for an outfielder may indicate concerns over Judge's health.
- •Team priorities include adding a catcher and a reliever.
- •Upcoming trade decisions will impact the team's playoff aspirations.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Aaron Judge injury problem might force a trade upon Brian Cashman
"This Aaron Judge injury issue could lead to a Yankees trade this summer.
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