Yankees explore trade options for All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman amid catching woes

Facing a slump from Austin Wells, the New York Yankees are actively looking to improve their catching depth. Initial rumors linked them to Minnesota’s Ryan Jeffers, but the Twins appear to be sellers at the deadline, leaving the Yankees to turn their attention to Baltimore’s Adley Rutschman. The three-time All-Star, who rebounded this season with a.764 OPS and earned an All-Star selection, is currently on a 10-day injured list but remains under club control for another year.

The Orioles, only two games shy of a wild-card berth, have already committed to 21-year-old Samuel Basallo with a $67 million extension, making a Rutschman trade feasible without leaving them catcher-less. Should a deal materialize, Rutschman could take over daily duties as the Yankees contend for the postseason while Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger recover from injuries.