Yankees' Aaron Boone Sends Trade Deadline Message Amid Calls for Change
The New York Yankees managed to avoid a sweep in their Subway Series against the New York Mets, but they've dropped 16 of their last 22 games and calls for significant change are growing.
As news surfaced that Aaron Boone reminded the team that it's still the best in the American League during the skid, several fans and analysts have urged the franchise to move on from their optimistic skipper. And while such a move seems very unlikely, the manager himself sent a message about a potential shakeup amid the Mets series.
"As trite as it sounds or as corny, these are moments that build character within a team and also help you find out and define what the heck you need moving forward and where do you need to change?" Boone said, per Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post. "Or where do you need to go out and explore for things?"
The list of changes that the Yankees might explore with the trade deadline approaching is fairly long as their recent skid has exposed numerous weaknesses.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees is thrown out of the game during the ninth inning against the Seattle Marinersat T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in...
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees is thrown out of the game during the ninth inning against the Seattle Marinersat T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) More
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After a season-ending injury to Clarke Schmidt, the Yankees could be in need of another middle-rotation pitcher who is capable of starting a playoff game. And as Luke Weaver has struggled in his own return from injury, they'll almost certainly be looking to fortify the bullpen.
But perhaps the most difficult need to solve will be in the infield, where the team could use an upgrade over DJ LeMahieu at third base. Potential trade options include Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals, but it isn't clear if either of those players will be on the move as their teams hold out hope for playoff contention.
Ultimately, as Boone attempts to find silver linings to the team's recent struggles, the Yankees can move forward with the knowledge that there are several significant needs to fill.
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