Yankees uninterested in trade for catcher Liam Hicks ahead of deadline

As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3, the New York Yankees have indicated they are not pursuing Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks, who has a.798 OPS. Despite the Yankees' offensive struggles due to injuries to key players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, they are seeking a right-handed hitting catcher and do not see Hicks, a left-handed bat, as a fit. Other teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, are reportedly interested in Hicks, who has recorded 14 home runs and a.283 batting average this season. The Yankees' lack of interest is surprising given their current needs behind the plate.

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