"I expect them to try and do all they can to improve our team."
The front office has reportedly inquired about several right-handed outfielders, including Jo Adell of the Los Angeles Angels, Lane Thomas of the Kansas City Royals, Taylor Ward of the Baltimore Orioles, and Heliot Ramos of the San Francisco Giants.
Team captain Aaron Judge praised the internal options but acknowledged the challenge.
"You can't replace a [Cody] Bellinger," Judge said.
Judge remains sidelined with a fractured right rib sustained on May 31 and has not yet resumed swinging a bat.
Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton continues a running progression after a second right calf strain in June.
Boone provided an update on Stanton's recovery.
"The strength stuff, the explosive stuff he's doing in the weight room has been very good," Boone said.
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"We've just got to get him up to a level on the running side of things."
