The New York Yankees are gearing up to be significant players at the August 3 trade deadline. With a record of 55-44, they are behind the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays. According to MLB insider Francys Romero, the Yankees might consider trading Spencer Jones and Jasson Dominguez by the deadline.
Although it’s uncertain if the Yankees will pursue this strategy, the potential trades of Jones and Dominguez have sparked considerable discussion in the baseball community. Fans have taken to social media, expressing skepticism about the trade prospects for both players.
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“Assets that nobody wants and if any team does you are not getting jack.”
“Faded prospects who have lost the allure they once had.”
“Good. Need to trade Dominguez before his trade value is zero.”
“lol for what? We have literally negative offense 😂😂 nothing we trade for is going to change this team, it’s a bad team full of bad players.”
“Quite literally are worth a bag of chips 😭”
“Nobody want them 💀”
Dominguez and Jones, both under $780,000 one-year contracts, have had inconsistent MLB seasons. The right-fielder, once seen as a promising player for the Yankees, has struggled, recording five home runs and 11 RBIs with an average of .229 in 144 at-bats in 2026. Jones, on the other hand, has two home runs and seven RBIs in 73 at-bats, with a .233 average and a .687 OPS. Despite his potential with a strong left-handed swing, the Yankees are considering his development against their current postseason ambitions.
Brian Cashman talks about Yankees’ needs for potential upgrades
New York Yankees executive Brian Cashman has identified the catcher position as a potential area for improvement at the trade deadline, citing it as “an issue.” Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is a key target for the Yankees before August 3.
“I think we’re open-minded at the Deadline to try to improve ourselves, period, end of story. We’ll evaluate what’s available and try to push in on anything that makes sense, whether it’s pitching or offense,” Brian Cashman said.
Additionally, the Yankees are considering Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman as another option. Cashman acknowledged that while Austin Wells is making efforts, the team continues to face offensive challenges.
Edited by Safeer M S
