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By Michael DeRosa
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The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are two clear buyers to watch with the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline almost here.
Both teams currently hold playoff spots in the American League, so they should be looking to boost their rosters before the deadline passes.
The Red Sox and Yankees are also two teams that undoubtedly need to improve at the catcher position. Because of this, they are now both being linked to one of the top trade candidate catchers in baseball.
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According to ESPN's Jorge Castillo, the Red Sox and Yankees have both expressed interest in St. Louis Cardinals All-Star catcher Ivan Herrera.
"The Cardinals are willing to listen to offers on anybody on their big league roster not named Jordan Walker or JJ Wetherholt, sources told ESPN," Castillo wrote. That includes veteran outfielder Lars Nootbaar and All-Star designated hitter/catcher Ivan Herrera, who has drawn interest from at least the Yankees and Red Sox."
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With the Red Sox and Yankees both needing help behind the plate, it makes a lot of sense that they have interest in acquiring Herrera. He would be a significant addition for either team if acquired.
Herrera has appeared in 107 games this season with the Cardinals, where he has 12 home runs, 46 RBI, and a .246 batting average. Due to his strong play this season, he was named to the All-Star Game for the first time in his five-year MLB career. This only adds to his trade value.
Herrera is also under team control through the 2029 season. Due to this, he would be far more than rental if acquired by either the Red Sox or Yankees. With this, he could be a nice long-term pick for either team, and it will be intriguing to see if one of them can successfully acquire him from here.
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