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MLB Rumors: What I’m hearing about the Yankees, Rangers and Nationals

By Robert Murray

New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) walks around the batting cage before a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports
New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) walks around the batting cage before a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on after a game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on June 24, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. MLB Rumors (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: What will the New York Yankees do at the trade deadline?

At 43-35 and 9.5 games back in the American League East, the New York Yankees are in an interesting position ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

Aaron Judge’s toe injury complicates things, especially with both Judge and the Yankees being uncertain when he will return. But it’s increasingly clear that the Yankees should target offense at the deadline, specifically at least one outfielder, and perhaps look for an additional bat on top of that.

One area that the team does not need to prioritize, however, is rotation or bullpen upgrades. It’s possible that they still explore that market — after all, you can never have enough pitching — but their primary focus should be on adding offensive upgrades.

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