Yankees scouting Giants' Heliot Ramos ahead of trade deadline

The New York Yankees have sent scouts to observe Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants as the MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday evening. The Yankees, who have struggled offensively in Aaron Judge's absence due to injury, are exploring options to bolster their outfield. Ramos, hitting.728 OPS in 74 games, has been noted for performing well against left-handed pitching. Given his contract status through 2029, the Giants are in no immediate rush to trade him, but an appealing offer could prompt a deal. The Yankees recently acquired first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. and will need to evaluate Ramos' fit once Judge and Cody Bellinger return from the injured list.

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