Grading Yankees' trade deadline 2026: How New York fared with deals for Luis Garcia Jr., Heliot Ramos

Here's a look at how the Yankees performed at the trade deadline. Did New York do enough to get it over the October hump?

The San Francisco Giants’ decision to trade Heliot Ramos to the New York Yankees comes with obvious baseball consequences—and an unexpected family connection. When the deal is finalized, San Francisco will receive pitcher Henry Lalane and infielder Kaeden Kent. The latter is the son of newly inducted Hall of Famer Jeff

That’s a very strong return for a player with limited upside like Ramos. But the Yankees definitely needed him.

The Yankees have desperately missed Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger in their lineup

Sources: Yankees set to acquire Heliot Ramos from Giants  ESPN

Injuries have not been kind to the Yankees' outfield this season.

Pros and Cons of Yankees Trading for Luis Garcia Jr.  Sports Illustrated

Luis Garcia Jr. brings an NL-leading .560 slugging percentage to the Yankees, but his fit alongside Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice raises questions.

Luis Garcia Jr. trade grades: Yankees add slugger, Nationals get pitching help  USA Today