Yankees Facing Deadline Decisions as Volpe, Others Emerge as Trade Candidates
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A Sports Illustrated report suggests the Bronx Bombers may move shortstop Anthony Volpe and other key pieces to bolster the roster before the August 3 deadline.
As the New York Yankees prepare for a pivotal interleague series against the Dodgers, general manager Brian Cashman is weighing roster moves ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. According to Sports Illustrated, Anthony Volpe is among the players who could be traded. The 25-year-old shortstop has struggled since his mid-May debut, posting a .246/.342/.326 slash line with one home run and 13 RBIs over 45 games. While Baseball Savant data shows a low 4.0% barrel rate and 33.7% hard-hit rate, Sports Illustrated notes Volpe's above-average defense and two remaining arbitration years provide trade value for a team willing to treat him as a rehabilitation project.
Other potential trade candidates include left-hander Ryan Weathers, who has a 3-7 record and 4.15 ERA, and third baseman Ryan McMahon, who is batting .214 with a .655 OPS while earning $16 million annually. Sports Illustrated also identifies top prospect George Lombard Jr., the No. 1 prospect in the Yankees' system, as a possible trade chip despite currently being on the injured list.
To make room for potential additions—with fans eyeing players like the Tigers' Tarik Skubal, the Padres' Mason Miller, and the Orioles' Adley Rutschman—the Yankees may need to move several players. Sports Illustrated suggests the Braves, Rockies, and Reds as potential destinations for Volpe.