The Yankees’ decision to sit Heliot Ramos after his rough start in the Wild Card Series could be the latest sign that his stay in New York may not last long.
Ramos was acquired from the Giants at the trade deadline with the idea that he could help cover for an injured Aaron Judge, but the move never really clicked. In the regular season, he hit .198/.309/.379 with four home runs and 12 runs batted in.
Then the playoffs made things worse. He started Game 1 against the Boston Red Sox, went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, and did not appear again after that.
That usage suggests Aaron Boone lost confidence in him quickly. With Judge expected back and healthy next season, Ramos could be pushed into a bench role, or perhaps a platoon setup if the Yankees pair him with a left-handed bat in the outfield.
But if New York decides it wants to move on, there should be no shortage of interest. Ramos is 27, can absolutely mash lefties when he is right, and remains under team control until after the 2029 season. He was also an All-Star, which only adds to his appeal for clubs looking for a platoon bat.
A return to San Francisco does not appear likely, though. The Giants already have plenty of outfield options to sort through. Still, if the Yankees decide Ramos is better moved before his value dips any further, another team should be ready to pick up the phone.
For now, the question is whether New York sees him as part of the mix next season or as another trade chip before things go any further south.
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