Notable transactions • June 4, 1996:
1996 Major League Baseball draft •
Nick Johnson was drafted by the Yankees in the 3rd round. Player signed June 14, 1996. •
Scott Seabol was drafted by the Yankees in the 88th round. Player signed June 25, 1996. • June 12, 1996:
Rich Monteleone was traded by the Yankees to the
California Angels for
Mike Aldrete. • June 12, 1996:
Wally Whitehurst was selected off waivers by the Yankees from the
Montreal Expos. • July 4, 1996:
Darryl Strawberry was purchased by the Yankees from the
St. Paul Saints. • July 31, 1996:
Rubén Sierra and Matt Drews (minors) were traded by the Yankees to the
Detroit Tigers for
Cecil Fielder. • July 31, 1996: Dave Weathers was traded by the Florida Marlins to the New York Yankees for Mark Hutton. • August 22, 1996:
Luis Sojo was selected off waivers by the Yankees from the
Seattle Mariners. • August 23, 1996:
Bob Wickman and
Gerald Williams were traded by the Yankees to the
Milwaukee Brewers for
Pat Listach,
Graeme Lloyd and a player to be named later. The Brewers completed the trade by sending
Ricky Bones to the Yankees on August 29. • August 30, 1996: The Yankees traded a player to be named later to the
Pittsburgh Pirates for
Charlie Hayes. The Yankees completed the deal by sending Chris Corn to the Pirates on August 31. • September 6, 1996:
Robert Eenhoorn was selected off waivers from the Yankees by the
California Angels. • September 12, 1996: Wally Whitehurst was released by the Yankees.
Season standings Record vs. opponents Roster ==Game log==