Yankees GM Cashman Targets Rotation, Infield Trades Before Deadline

The New York Yankees, currently leading the American League East, are focusing on strengthening their pitching and infield ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, according to General Manager Brian Cashman. The team faces significant pitching challenges with key players Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, and Marcus Stroman on the injured list, despite having a solid rotation and bullpen performance this season. Cashman emphasized the need for additional pitching depth, potentially targeting starters like Tyler Anderson and Nick Martinez and closer Kyle Finnegan. On the infield, the Yankees are searching for a right-handed bat, preferably a third baseman, to address gaps caused by injuries to Oswaldo Cabrera and Jazz Chisholm Jr., while DJ LeMahieu has returned but with limited offensive production. The Yankees intend to evaluate their roster fully once injured players return, aiming to bolster both pitching and infield to maintain their competitive edge. The possibility of another trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, particularly for starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, has also been highlighted as a potential move to enhance rotation depth.