Aaron Judge addresses Yankees' trade deadline, ready for big moves as Orioles strongly challenge for AL East division - "We'll take any help"

Aaron Judge believes in the New York Yankees, but he knows the Trade Deadline is where season-altering moves can be made. The Yankees sputtered into the break despite a big series win, and they will now need to reverse that trend and do better in the second half. That might necessitate some trades, and Judge is open to them to catch the Baltimore Orioles.

According to Fireside Yankees, Judge said:

"As the Yankees, we're going to try to put ourselves in the best position. It's the front office's job to fill the holes where we need them. We've had a great group so far and we'll take any help we can get."

Almost every year, the Yankees are a contender of some level and they almost always buy at the deadline to support themselves. This year figures to be no different, but there are decisions that need to be made but won't be easy.

Should the Yankees go all-in and send out the rest of their depleted farm system in search of a star player? They only have Juan Soto guaranteed for one year, and to ensure they have a shot at the World Series, they might have to mortgage the future. Regardless, Judge is open to bringing on any assistance for the second half.

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Who should the Yankees trade for?

The Yankees desperately need relievers. They have been ravaged by injuries in the bullpen and their starting rotation has taken a hit in quality. Players like Tanner Scott, Jose Soriano or even Mason Miller would do well.

Could the Yankees trade for Tanner Scott at the deadline? (Imagn)

The Yankees also need infield help, particularly at third base. They may swing a surprise move for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and move him over, but they have also been linked to Matt Chapman. Isaac Paredes is a trade candidate, too.

There are a lot of high-impact outfielders available, but that's probably a position the Yankees don't need to address with Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo and Trent Grisham on the roster. But as Judge said, they will take any help they can get at this point.