Why Yankees didn't prevent Adley Rutschman trade to Red Sox

The New York Yankees did not upgrade at the catcher's position at the trade deadline. Austin Wells has been hitting much better over the last few months, but the Yankees should be thinking about the big picture. One trade rumor during the deadline was that the Yankees were interested in Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles. The three-time All-Star backstop wound up with the Boston Red Sox for four minor league prospects. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees could have acquired Rutschman if they were willing to trade Major League players. "The Yankees tried for impact relievers, according to people briefed on the discussions," Rosenthal wrote about New York's trade deadline. "They could have prevented Adley Rutschman from going to the Red Sox if they were willing to