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The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles could come together on a trade that would give the Yankees the starting pitching help they need.
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Sportsnaut on MSNMLB Trade Rumors Roundup: Latest on Dylan Cease, Eugenio Suarez, Yankees, Cubs and MoreLet’s dive into the latest MLB rumors as of Sunday morning, with recent intel on MLB trade candidates like Dylan Cease and Eugenio Suarez, along with what clubs like the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees are planning.
The Yankees moved on from DJ LeMahieu but the veteran infielder isn't done with baseball as he has a plan for joining a new club.
On Sunday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reported that Jake Bird of the Colorado Rockies was a name on the Yankees' list of potential bullpen trade targets. Bird has more than a strikeout per inning this season, and won't be a free agent until after the 2028 season.
Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.
The Yankees are reportedly looking for another outfield bat, and both Harrison Bader and Austin Slater could be trade deadline options.
The hobbled Braves are adding another reinforcement to their rotation, having agreed to a trade with the Yankees that will send veteran righty Carlos Carrasco to Atlanta for a player to be named or cash,
The Royals reached a two-year, $46 million guaranteed contract extension with Lugo on Sunday, according to multiple reports. While Lugo was widely considered one of the top trade candidates ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, he'll instead be in Kansas City for years to come.