LeMahieu was clogging up second base in New York, which needed to be opened up for Jazz Chisholm Jr. to return to his natural position. The Yankees didn't think LeMahieu could handle third, so they cut him loose and ate the last $22 million on his contract.

The New York Mets fell just short of the World Series last season and could be aggressive at the trade deadline this year to ensure it does not happen again.

"Zach Eflin is currently on the injured list with lower back discomfort. Injuries have been a theme throughout his career, but this is someone with experience both as a starter and reliever in the postseason who could help the Yankees," Kelly wrote.

The Yankees have only so many prime Aaron Judge years left. Do they really feel confident in finally capturing a World Series for the first time since 2009 with Will Warren, Marcus Stroman, or even Schlittler or Ryan Yarbrough, assuming the fourth postseason starter role?

As the Yankees are expected to be buyers, one team potentially looking to sell at the deadline would make an excellent trade partner for New York. Multiple MLB insiders, including ESPN's Jeff Passan, MLB Network's Jon Morosi and MLB.com's Bryan Hoch have linked the Yankees with a potential swoop for a pair of Arizona Diamondbacks standouts.

The New York Yankees have their sights set on a dramatic overhaul after moving on from their veteran infielder.

One MLB insider has labeled the New York Yankees as a potential fit for a Eugenio Suarez trade ahead of the deadline.

A New York Yankees trade idea replaces struggling closer Devin Williams for an arm with a 1.52 ERA so far this season.

NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman knows he isn’t showing up to the trade market this month with one item on his shopping list. If all goes according to plan, he’ll be filling up his cart with big-league talent this year.

The New York Yankees manager spoke out about potential trade acquisitions amid the team's harsh fall from grace.