Yankees Working To Acquire Heliot Ramos
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants, pending a medical review. The Giants are expected to receive left-handed pitcher Henry Lalane and infield prospect Kaeden Kent in return.
- Ramos, a right-handed hitter with experience at all three outfield positions, will add offensive variety to the Yankees lineup, which has lacked right-handed hitting threats since Aaron Judge's injury. He has a career slash line of .257/.316/.419 and showed strong performance against left-handed pitching.
- The 26-year-old Ramos is under team control through 2029 and is currently earning $810,000 this season, making him a cost-effective addition for the Yankees. He earned an All-Star selection in 2023 but has seen a decline in production this year.
- The Giants, with a 47-65 record and in seller mode at the trade deadline, are trading Ramos to bolster their farm system, ranked 10th-best by Baseball America. This move follows other trades involving Luis Arraez, Robbie Ray, and Tyler Mahlein.
