New York Yankees ‘Perfect’ Trade Target is Nationals’ $50 Million Catcher

A big area of emphasis for the New York Yankees in terms of improving their 2027 team is addressing the backup catcher position and perhaps considering landing a catcher who can split time (or play more) with Austin Wells. There are two ways the Yankees could add a catcher this offseason: Via trade or by signing a backstop in free agency. One ‘perfect’ trade option that not many people are thinking about is Washington Nationals‘ 28-year-old catcher Keibert Ruiz. More MLB on Heavy: New York Yankees Predicted to Sign 2X MLB All-Star to Replace Jazz Chisholm Jr.