Yahoo MLB links Tyler Stephenson to Yankees’ catching search

He could form a platoon with Austin Wells

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

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What happened: Defensive questions complicate Stephenson’s potential fit in New York.

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Why it matters: The Yankees would have to balance his platoon value against concerns behind the plate.

What to watch: Watch whether New York turns the potential fit into trade talks.

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