Regardless of how the standings would look, we knew a nine-game slate against the Yankees, Astros and Brewers would be brutal. With Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton all shelved with various maladies, the Yankees focused on bringing in some potent bats at the trade deadline. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementProbable PitchersUpdated Stuff+ ExplainerNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 07: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Friday, August 7, 2026 in New York, New York. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWeathers has had a bit of an up-and-down season for the Yankees, but he's stayed healthy and has posted back-to-back scoreless outings. Back in April, he held the Mariners scoreless across seven innings, allowing just three hits while striking out six.