The Athletic's Brendan Kuty reports that the Yanks are interested in right-handed set up man Jake Bird. Bird is in his fourth MLB season, by far his best. He has struck out 10.5 batters per nine innings, and has an ERA just about 4.

With the July 31 trade deadline looming and the Yankees trailing the Blue Jays by more than five games in the AL East, Brian Cashman needs to pivot quickly. Lugo may be staying in Kansas City, but here are three arms the Yankees can still target:

The New York Yankees have been active at the trade deadline, but they still have plenty more work to do. After acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon and infielder Amed Rosario, the Yankees probably have all the position player help they need.