Yankees Reportedly 'Interested' In Blockbuster Trade For Coveted $81M Star
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The New York Yankees have been on a roller coaster ride this season. They have a loaded roster, but they've struggled with injuries, most notably Aaron Judge's recent trip to the injured list.
The trade deadline is approaching quickly, and the Yankees need to make some decisions. They're going to be buyers, as seen with their trades for Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, but it's unclear how aggressive they will be.
If the Bronx Bombers are aggressive, there are a few names to acquire that could turn them back into World Series favorites.
MLB's Mark Feinsand recently suggested the Yankees were interested in a trade for star St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley in the coming days.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on July 25, 2025 in St...
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on July 25, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. More"Ryan Helsley is one of the most popular trade targets with no less than a half-dozen teams interested to varying degrees. Among the suitors, per sources, are the Yankees, (New York) Mets, (Los Angeles) Dodgers, (Philadelphia) Phillies, (Texas) Rangers, and (Toronto) Blue Jays," Feinsand wrote in a post to Twitter/X on Tuesday morning.
The Yankees have seemingly preferred to hold onto prospects rather than swing big trades. The decision to go after McMahon rather than pay the prospect capital to acquire Eugenio Suárez suggests as much.
If the Yankees are willing to go all in for this year, a deal for the expiring Helsley would work. Helsley is set to hit free agency at the end of the year, where Spotrac projects him to sign for $81 million.
This would be a shocking move for the Yankees to make, but it would certainly move the needle. Keep an eye on the Bronx Bombers in the coming days.
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