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By Michael DeRosa
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The New York Yankees are going to be a team to watch closely between now and the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
The Yankees are expected to be buyers, as they are among the top teams in the American League. At the time of this writing, they sport a 57-45 record and are second in the AL East.
One of the Yankees' top needs is an upgrade at the catcher position. Because of this, they are now being connected to a trade candidate from the Cincinnati Reds.
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In a recent article for The Athletic, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported that Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson could be a trade target for the Yankees if they miss out on the big-name catchers available.
"The Cincinnati Reds’ Tyler Stephenson, one available catcher, might become an alternative for the Yankees," Rosenthal and Sammon wrote.
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With the Yankees needing another catcher, Stephenson could be a solid addition to their roster. The 2015 first-round pick offers a bit of pop from the plate when playing at his best and would give the Yankees an upgrade behind the plate if acquired.
In 77 games this season so far with the Reds, Stephenson has eight home runs, 27 RBI, and a .244 batting average. He also hit at least 13 home runs in each of his three previous seasons. This included the 2024 season, when he hit a career-high 19 home runs in 138 games.
With numbers like these, Stephenson could be a good pickup for the Yankees if acquired. It will be interesting to see if they make a push for him from here.
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