Yankees helped fuel Guardians’ postseason run with Jo Adell trade deadline blunder

The New York Yankees chose Heliot Ramos over Jo Adell, and the Cleveland Guardians prospered.

By Adam Weinrib · Yanks Go Yard

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:01 PM

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Writer Adam Weinrib claims the Yankees blundered by acquiring Heliot Ramos instead of cheaper target Jo Adell.
The Cleveland Guardians acquired Adell from the Angels in exchange for catching prospect Jacob Cozart.
The Yankees traded prospects Henry Lalane and Kaeden Kent to the Giants to acquire Ramos.

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Writer Adam Weinrib argues that the New York Yankees made a major trade deadline mistake by surrendering top prospects Henry Lalane and Kaeden Kent to acquire Heliot Ramos instead of pursuing Jo Adell. While the Cleveland Guardians acquired Adell from the Angels for a single catching prospect, Jacob Cozart, the Yankees paid a steeper price for Ramos, who ultimately saw limited postseason usage.

According to Weinrib, Adell has thrived in Cleveland with a 108 OPS+ and key postseason contributions during the ALDS and ALCS. Meanwhile, the Yankees sit eliminated from October baseball after choosing a player who proved less impactful.

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