The New York Yankees are entering a pivotal stretch of their season. With the MLB trade deadline looming next week, the team has already made a major move—acquiring Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon in exchange for two prospects.

Yankees Drop 2 Spots, Lose Aaron Judge to IL Stint

Everything that happens in and around MLB has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy baseball perspective. From lineup changes to minor league call-ups to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy baseball.

The New York Yankees have had an up-and-down season throughout the 2025 campaign thus far. At this point in the season with the MLB trade deadline just a few days away, the team holds a 56-47 record.

The second-biggest baseball story from the weekend was Aaron Judge's elbow injury. He was diagnosed with a flexor strain that prevented him from making his usual throws in right field. After a couple days of attempting to play through it,