Brian Cashman is acutely aware of the New York Yankees' pressing needs, particularly with the recent shifts in their roster. The decision to move Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and the designation of DJ LeMahieu for assignment have created a significant void at third base. Furthermore, Clarke Schmidt is facing potential Tommy John surgery, further complicating an already strained pitching staff which has seen injuries to key players like Gerrit Cole and Mark Leiter Jr.

As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, Cashman is keen to enhance the pitching depth and bolster the infield, particularly at third. With the Yankees currently holding a 50-41 record and sitting second in the AL East, their performance has waned due to injuries, with three missing starters from the previous World Series rotation. While Cashman is pursuing trades, the market's depth remains uncertain amidst MLB's expanded playoff format that keeps more teams in contention, potentially complicating negotiations.