Yankees Have 5 Catcher Trade Targets As Deadline Approaches
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By Michael Rosenstein
Published on August 3, 2026.
The New York Yankees have identified five potential catchers as potential targets ahead of the 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. The Yankees are desperate for a right-handed hitting catcher, with Austin Wells, Ali Sanchez, and J.C. Escarra ranking third-worst in the majors. Other potential teams include the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago White Sox. The market is buzzing about Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, who has hit 20 home runs in 2023 and is less expensive due to three years of arbitration eligibility remaining. Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies is considered the crown jewel of the catcher trade market. However, the New York Post's Joel Sherman reports that despite Garcia's addition, the Yankees are not considering a move for him.
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