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Yankees seeking right-handed bat on top of other pressing needs at trade deadline

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Yankees seeking right-handed bat on top of other pressing needs at trade deadline
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman speaking at a press conference.
Brian Cashman is pictured during an October 2025 press conference. Charles Wenzelberg

The Yankees seek a right-handed bat in addition to a catcher and relievers.

Shortstop isn’t a top priority, partly due to faith in prospect George Lombard Jr., a terrific defender. Recent estimates suggest Lombard could be up in about two weeks.

The Giants have received calls on all their available nine-figure veterans — Matt Chapman, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers. But teams are reluctant to take big money considering CBA uncertainty and ownership interest in a cap.

Chapman could fit the Yankees, Phillies or Red Sox. (The Yankees don’t love the $108 million to go, though.)

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