Yankees Expected to Trade Prospects Ahead of Deadline

The New York Yankees are contending with significant injuries in their starting rotation, most notably to ace Gerrit Cole, and may pursue trade options to strengthen their pitching staff and overall roster before the deadline. ESPN's David Schoenfield and other analysts suggest the Yankees could trade pitching prospects like Will Warren, who has struggled in limited major league action, or even recent first-round pick Ben Hess, despite his early promise, in order to secure an established arm. The Yankees have also been linked to potential trades for pitchers such as Erick Fedde and Tyler Anderson, with Anderson being a likely trade candidate if the Los Angeles Angels fall out of contention. Additionally, the team recently designated former top prospect Yoendrys Gómez for assignment to make room for veteran reliever Tyler Matzek, signaling a focus on experienced talent for the bullpen. While the Yankees ideally want to retain their top prospects, their 'win now' mentality could force tough decisions if the right opportunity arises. These moves, and ongoing trade speculation, underscore the team's urgency to remain competitive amid roster challenges.