Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees player Rafael Flores poses for a portrait during Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field. New York Yankees-Imagn Images

New York Yankees Top Prospect Reportedly Drawing Serious Trade Interest

Originally posted on Minor League Baseball on SI
By Sam Connon | Last updated Jul 26, 2025 6:05 PM ET

If the New York Yankees are looking to add in the coming days, they may have to part ways with some of the young talent rising through the ranks of their farm system.

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Thursday afternoon that catcher Rafael Flores was one Yankees prospect who has been coveted by trade partners. Flores was promoted from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last Saturday.

Flores hit .287 with 15 home runs, 23 doubles, 48 runs, 56 RBIs, six stolen bases and an .841 OPS across 87 games in Double-A. Through six Triple-A contests, the 24-year-old catcher is batting .208 with one home runs, three runs, three RBIs and a .720 OPS.

MLB Pipeline has Flores ranked as the Yankees' No. 8 prospect, making him the only catcher in the organization's top 25.

One Yankee prospect coveted by trade partners: Catcher Rafael Flores, who was just called up to Triple-A
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 24, 2025

The Yankees already swung a blockbuster deal with the Colorado Rockies on Friday, acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon, parting ways with pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz in order to complete the trade. The following day, superstar outfielder Aaron Judge hit the 10-day injured list with a flexor strain.

Those two moves could change New York's plans for the coming days, including their willingness to move Flores. The future of second-year first baseman Ben Rice, who has spent roughly one-seventh of his time at catcher this season, could also play a part in determining Flores' availability.

The trade deadline is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Thursday.

This article first appeared on Minor League Baseball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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