Yankees weigh trade possibilities for Anthony Volpe, seek catcher help
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The New York Yankees are exploring trade options as the deadline approaches. Among their considerations is Anthony Volpe, who has seen fluctuating performance this season, including defensive struggles. As the team deals with injuries, particularly to outfielder Cody Bellinger, Volpe may be packaged in a deal to address multiple positions, including catcher. The Yankees have shown interest in several catchers, Hunter Goodman of the Rockies and Ryan Jeffers of the Twins, but reports about potential trades vary. General manager Brian Cashman has identified the catcher situation as a significant issue.
- •Yankees target catcher, outfield, and bullpen ahead of deadline.
- •Injuries have shifted focus to trading prospects like Volpe.
- •Volpe's poor defense raises trade speculation despite prior promise.
- •Yankees interested in catchers Goodman and Jeffers.
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees Trade Rumors: Is Volpe A Must Trade? Top Prospect Could Be Dealt, Interest In $38M Catcher
"Errors, injuries, and prospects. Three of the New York Yankees biggest storylines heading into the deadline. Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch, lists four positions the front office needs to target ahead of the deadline. Catcher, outfield, bullpen arms, and starting pitching.What has transitioned from top priority earlier this season, a starting pitcher isn’t one of the […] The post Yankees Trade Rumors: Is Volpe A Must Trade? Top Prospect Could Be Dealt, Interest In $38M Catcher appeared first on
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