Pirates, Yankees Engage in Multi-Player Trade Talks

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline nears, the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees are in active talks about a potential trade involving several Pirates players, including Ke'Bryan Hayes, Mitch Keller, David Bednar, and Dennis Santana. The Yankees, struggling with pitching injuries and infield gaps, are seeking to bolster their roster for the postseason run. In exchange, the Pirates are targeting top Yankees prospects like Jasson Dominguez, George Lombard Jr., and Spencer Jones, though Dominguez is likely available only for a marquee player such as Keller. Hayes, a Gold Glove-winning third baseman under contract through 2029, also remains of interest to the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. If the Yankees are unable to acquire their top target, Eugenio Suarez, Hayes is considered their preferred backup option for infield defense. The outcome of these negotiations could significantly reshape both teams as the playoff race intensifies.