Could the New York Yankees make a blockbuster trade for one of the most underrated players in MLB, Jose Ramirez?

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller has drawn some interest from a handful of teams ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and another World Series-contending club reportedly is eyeing him.

With several needs before the deadline and few other first-half problems that can be corrected, the Yankees have room for improvement in the second half.

The Yankees are rumored to make waves at the MLB trade deadline. Discover the latest rumors surrounding potential trades.

Cashman has three significant areas which need to be addressed by the July 31 trade deadline, with none of the three any more important than the other.

Even though the Yankees are 10 games over .500, it's hard not to feel like they've been underachieving. Here are three storylines to watch.

The New York Yankees could aim to land Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen ahed of the MLB trade deadline.

Of most immediate concern is the status of Max Fried’s blister. The Yankees are going nowhere if they don’t have Fried atop their rotation, but it is still not clear whether the left-hander will need an IL stint because of the blister issue that popped up in Saturday’s start and has cost him time in the past.

General manager Brian Cashman said last week he planned to shop for a starting pitcher before the July 31 trade deadline. That was before a blister popped up on Max Fried’s left index finger, putting his first start after the All-Star break in jeopardy. Simply put: The Yankees need rotation help.