Yankees Eye Trades for Third Base, Pitching Help

The New York Yankees, one of MLB's top-performing and highest-spending teams, are aggressively looking to upgrade their roster before the July 30 trade deadline. Their primary focus is acquiring a right-handed bat, preferably at third base, and another starting pitcher to address injuries and underperformance. Injuries to Jazz Chisholm Jr., Gerrit Cole, and Luis Gil have highlighted these needs, while inconsistent play from backup third basemen remains a concern. Max Fried and Carlos Rodon provide stability in the rotation, but depth issues persist. Trade targets under consideration include Nolan Arenado, Ryan McMahon, and several pitchers. The Yankees' aggressive approach reflects both their substantial payroll and organizational expectations to contend for a championship.