Yankees promote Wilberson De Pena amid injury struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The New York Yankees have promoted outfielder Wilberson De Pena to the Tampa Tarpons. This move follows the injuries of key outfielders Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton, testing the team's depth. De Pena earned acclaim in the Florida Complex League, achieving the Triple Crown with a.367 average, 16 home runs, and 67 RBIs. The 19-year-old outfielder was acquired in a trade that sent Oswald Peraza to the Los Angeles Angels. His rapid ascent comes at a crucial time for the Yankees, who seek stability in their outfield as the future of their veterans is uncertain.
- •Wilberson De Pena promoted to Tampa Tarpons from Florida Complex League.
- •Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton are currently injured.
- •De Pena slashed.367 with 16 home runs and 67 RBIs this season.
- •Acquired in trade that sent Oswald Peraza to the Angels.
- •Yankees are looking for outfield stability amid injury challenges.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Move Triple-Crown Outfielder As Injuries Test Depth
"The New York Yankees have reportedly rewarded a phenom outfielder just after Cody Bellinger’s latest injury update.
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