The New York Yankees are evaluating their need for starting pitching reinforcements as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches. General Manager Brian Cashman acknowledged the team's current depth issues following a recent bullpen game.
"Yeah, I don't want to take any more hits," Cashman said Thursday. "Obviously, we've lost some important people that, thankfully, we'll be getting them back."
Key starters Max Fried and Carlos Rodón are expected to return to the rotation around the trade deadline. Additionally, Clarke Schmidt could be an option for either the rotation or the bullpen later in August. However, the Yankees still require a fifth starter for the weeks leading up to these returns, assuming the current rotation remains healthy.
Trade discussions around the league are anticipated to intensify after the upcoming MLB draft this weekend. The Yankees' strategy for acquiring starting pitching will likely be a significant factor in their deadline approach.