Yankees plan to trade for catcher ahead of trade deadline

The New York Yankees are expected to address their offensive struggles by trading for a new starting catcher before the August 3 trade deadline. With Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger on the injured list, the Yankees find themselves needing right-handed hitting, particularly at catcher. Austin Wells has struggled this season with a.165 batting average and a.544 OPS. Brendan Kuty of The Athletic suggests the Yankees might target Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman or Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers, with Jeffers being the more attainable option due to his strong performance this year. The Yankees aim to improve their chances in a competitive American League.

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