The Yankees’ trade deadline moves: the full lowdown
The New York Yankees were one of Major League Baseball’s most active franchises at the trade deadline.
The New York Yankees were among the most active teams at the trade deadline, with GM Brian Cashman targeting two glaring weaknesses: defense and bullpen depth.
Relievers David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird headline the bullpen reinforcements, addressing a unit that ranked second-to-last in MLB ERA last month.
On the defensive side, third baseman Ryan McMahon brings stability to the hot corner, while José Caballero and Amed Rosario add flexibility and depth off the bench for manager Aaron Boone.
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 1, 2025
• Added RHP David Bednar (#53), RHP Jake Bird (#59), RHP Camilo Doval (#75) and INF/OF José Caballero (#72) to the active roster.
• Released RHP Marcus Stroman from the roster.
José Caballero
Yankees receive: INF/OF José Caballero
Rays receive: OF Everson Pereira and a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Caballero comes to the Bronx 👏#RepBX pic.twitter.com/lfqsQKgEWG
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 31, 2025
David Bednar
Yankees receive: RHP David Bednar
Pirates receive: C Rafael Flores (Yankees’ No. 8 prospect), C/1B Edgleen Pérez (No. 14), and OF Brian Sánchez.
Bednar to The BX 🗽#RepBX | @david_bednar pic.twitter.com/szsbirZDTL
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 31, 2025
Jake Bird
Yankees receive: RHP Jake Bird
Rockies receive: 2B Roc Riggio (No. 10) and LHP Ben Shields (No. 28).
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated OF Bryan De La Cruz for assignment.
The Bird has landed 🙌
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 31, 2025
Welcome to New York, Jake! pic.twitter.com/MY29N18jnn
Camilo Doval
Yankees receive: RHP Camilo Doval
Giants receive: C Jesús Rodríguez, RHP Trystan Vrieling, INF Parks Harber, and LHP Carlos De La Rosa.
Welcome to Pinstripes, Camilo Doval 🔥#RepBX pic.twitter.com/Zd69QkbV29
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 31, 2025
Ryan McMahon
Yankees receive: 3B Ryan McMahon
Rockies receive: Minor league pitchers Josh Grosz and Griffin Herring.
Welcome to the Bronx, Ryan! 🔥@Ry_McMahon | #RepBX pic.twitter.com/9iqcHauLHZ
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 25, 2025
Amed Rosario
Yankees receive: 3B Amed Rosario
Nationals receive: RHP Clayton Beeter and OF Browm Martínez.
Welcome to Pinstripes, Amed! 🙌#RepBX pic.twitter.com/fwIcjbqdoX
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 27, 2025
Austin Slater
Yankees receive: OF Austin Slater
White Sox receive: Minor league RHP Gage Ziehl.
As part of the transaction, catcher JC Escarra was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Austin to the Bronx 🙌 #RepBX pic.twitter.com/O9T3G6EnVm
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 30, 2025
Additionally, the Yankees acquired minor league outfielder Wilberson De Peña and international bonus pool money from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for INF Oswald Peraza.
Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Yerry de los Santos and RHP Ian Hamilton to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 31, 2025
Departures
The Yankees also announced they’ve traded veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.
In a corresponding move following the rotation shake-up, the team released right-hander Marcus Stroman.
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