Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Yankees Get Heliot Ramos, Send Lalane, Kent to Giants

8/4/2026

29 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

The Yankees traded Henry Lalane and Kaeden Kent to the Giants for Heliot Ramos.
Ramos is batting .264/.394/.424 with nine homers and .835 OPS versus lefties.
Since June 18 the Yankees have averaged 3.30 runs per game, sit three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, hold the top wild-card spot, and remain without Judge, Stanton and Bellinger.

History

Historical Context

MLB added the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1998, and the franchise posted a 63-99 debut record, reshaping the AL East. After decades of struggle and a 2008 championship, the Rays’ rivalry with the New York Yankees remains fierce; the 2024 trade of Henry Lalane and Kaeden Kent for Heliot Ramos echoes past roster overhauls aimed at overtaking the Yankees.

1 of 2

Story summary

The Yankees traded Henry Lalane and Kaeden Kent to the Giants for Heliot Ramos.
Ramos is batting .264/.394/.424 with nine homers and .835 OPS versus lefties.
Since June 18 the Yankees have averaged 3.30 runs per game, sit three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, hold the top wild-card spot, and remain without Judge, Stanton and Bellinger.

1 / 2