Yankees seek right-handed outfielders ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The New York Yankees are looking to acquire a right-handed hitting corner outfielder before the trade deadline. This need arose following Cody Bellinger's placement on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Jon Heyman of the New York Post identified potential targets, including Lane Thomas, Spencer Steer, Jo Adell, Jorge Soler, and George Springer. The Yankees have temporarily called up Spencer Jones from Triple-A to address their outfield depth. With Aaron Judge also unavailable, the Yankees face ongoing offensive challenges.
- •Yankees pursue right-handed hitting outfielders due to injuries.
- •Cody Bellinger is on the injured list for ten days.
- •Potential targets include Lane Thomas and Spencer Steer.
- •Spencer Jones has been called up from Triple-A.
- •Aaron Judge's return timeline is uncertain.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — 7 Right Handed Hitting OF Yankees Could Target For Trade Deadline
"The Yankees are reportedly in the market for a right-handed hitting corner outfielder, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. This need becomes more apparent 24 hours later after Cody Bellinger landed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, per a team announcement this afternoon. Heyman lists several names […] The post 7 Right Handed Hitting OF Yankees Could Target For Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
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