The New York Yankees have bolstered their Wild Card chances by acquiring Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, adding infield depth and addressing the third base position. With the July 31 trade deadline approaching, they are also pursuing pitching help, specifically eyeing Mitch Keller from the Pittsburgh Pirates. MLB analyst Jorge Castillo suggests that Keller's impressive season, marked by a 3.69 ERA over 127 innings, makes him a solid option for the Yankees' rotation, which has faced injuries.

Keller is under contract for three more years at a reasonable $55.7 million, aligning with New York's strategy to target controllable players rather than rentals. This tactic was evident in their previous acquisitions, and Keller's addition could provide much-needed stability alongside Max Fried and Carlos Rodon, especially as the Yankees aim to catch up to the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East.